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AV11 BZJ

2011 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,050 mi
Last recorded136,050 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 BZJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 136,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded near flexible brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm rearward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 131,573 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2023 124,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 122,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 118,018 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 118,018 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,337 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 116,331 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 113,194 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 98,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 86,366 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 81,120 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,430 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 65,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,837 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?

Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,909
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
84,341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,718
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,073
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,495
brake binding 15,456
Stop lamp not working 14,627
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AV11 BZJ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 44,021 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Alto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33,718 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV11 BZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Alto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Suzuki Alto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV11 BZJ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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