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AY11 XYV

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,912 mi
Last recorded114,912 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 XYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 114,912 miles

All 4 steel brake pipes going to all 4 flexi rubber brake hoses are starting to corrode

headlamp pattern is poor/ lenses are not very clear

Fail 11 Feb 2026 114,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

All 4 steel brake pipes going to all 4 flexi rubber brake hoses are starting to corrode

headlamp pattern is poor/ lenses are not very clear

Pass 12 Feb 2025 112,805 miles

both rear steel brake pipes going to flexi pipes are starting to corrode

headlamp pattern is getting poor due to lenses deteriorating

o/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

Fail 11 Feb 2025 112,805 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear steel brake pipes going to flexi pipes are starting to corrode

headlamp pattern is getting poor due to lenses deteriorating

o/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jan 2024 108,204 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 99,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 89,111 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/r handbrake not as strong as n/s/r minimum requirements

Fail 7 Feb 2022 89,111 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/r handbrake not as strong as n/s/r minimum requirements

Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,830 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 71,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 71,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 63,696 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,928 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 57,928 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 48,484 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 37,129 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 25,420 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 25,420 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 17,207 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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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AY11 XYV is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AY11 XYV, 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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What year was AY11 XYV registered?

AY11 XYV is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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