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BJ61 CYG

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,192 mi
Last recorded61,192 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 CYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 61,192 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 55,876 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 48,374 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 39,816 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 38,224 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 35,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 33,973 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 31,691 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 31,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears on outer walls (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 29,353 miles

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

both offside front and nearside rear tyres getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2016 26,893 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 24,108 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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BJ61 CYG 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 91.7%.

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 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 BJ61 CYG, 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 BJ61 CYG registered?

BJ61 CYG is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 November 2011.

Is BJ61 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ61 CYG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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