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AV61 LGY

2011 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,203 mi
Last recorded132,203 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 LGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 132,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f ball joint dust cover perished

Fail 31 Aug 2021 132,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 15 Sep 2020 124,273 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 124,273 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2019 113,485 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 102,935 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive arround oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 102,933 miles

Front Position lamp not working both. (4.2.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load stalk does not engage buckle. (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive arround oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 77,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge low. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 61,848 miles

Rear both tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,914 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 33,715 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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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AV61 LGY is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV61 LGY, 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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AV61 LGY is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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