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BK61 PYV

2011 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,268 mi
Last recorded30,268 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 PYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 30,268 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 29,176 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush | both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Weak boot strut

Fail 2 Jun 2025 29,176 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush | both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Weak boot strut

Pass 10 Jun 2024 28,363 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 28,105 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 27,834 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

OSR tail light damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 26,874 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 24,090 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 23,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both inner cv gaiters have signs of grease around them but are not split

Pass 19 May 2018 20,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outer edge and has cracks in tyre (4.1.E.1)

both sides inner joint have slight oil leak

Pass 29 May 2017 18,747 miles

Oil leak from oil filter

both front inner joints have slight oil/grease leak

Fail 29 May 2017 18,747 miles

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

Oil leak from oil filter

both front inner joints have slight oil/grease leak

Pass 21 May 2016 16,738 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 13,628 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 11,663 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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BK61 PYV is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BK61 PYV, 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 BK61 PYV registered?

BK61 PYV is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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