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BD61 HEJ

2011 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,771 mi
Last recorded117,771 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 HEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 117,771 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 117,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 101,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 99,112 miles

Coil spring corroded All around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 98,437 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 98,437 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 96,567 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 96,567 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 93,672 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel Caps Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection.

Fail 16 Nov 2019 93,672 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel Caps Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 90,073 miles

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

Nearside Front surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 13 Nov 2017 77,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 77,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,695 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2015 53,036 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,536 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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BD61 HEJ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD61 HEJ, 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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BD61 HEJ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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