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AXZ 8716

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,006 mi
Last recorded123,006 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 8716
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2026 123,006 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 114,272 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 114,017 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 106,828 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 106,803 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 100,086 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 95,725 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020
Pass 21 Feb 2019 83,819 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2019 83,819 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2018 78,240 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,695 miles

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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AXZ 8716 is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AXZ 8716, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AXZ 8716 registered?

AXZ 8716 is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 January 2011.

Is AXZ 8716 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AXZ 8716 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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