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BJ61 CYP

2011 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,466 mi
Last recorded67,466 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 CYP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 67,466 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 65,754 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 63,835 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 61,728 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 58,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 54,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 53,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 50,523 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 43,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 43,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 35,279 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear & o/s tyre walls cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2016 35,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. & o/s (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear & o/s tyre walls cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2015 28,574 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 28,574 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,821 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 CYP is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CYP, 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 CYP registered?

BJ61 CYP is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 November 2011.

Is BJ61 CYP safe to buy?

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