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CV11 EPA

2011 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,444 mi
Last recorded95,444 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 EPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 95,444 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 95,441 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 94,295 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill panel rusted but no holes at time of test

general rusting to underside. no issues

Fail 9 Jun 2025 94,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps tarnished. clean and recheck (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm size 155-65-14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush mounting perished (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer sill panel rusted but no holes at time of test

general rusting to underside. no issues

Pass 11 Jun 2024 91,457 miles

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

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

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

general rusting to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Jun 2024 91,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

general rusting to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2023 87,767 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 87,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 87,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 83,323 miles

Front Both front brale disc back covers have some corrosion

Front Exhaust CAT connection bolts have corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose at side of fuel tank, and grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split in blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear brake back plates have some corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2022 83,323 miles

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

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

Front Both front brale disc back covers have some corrosion

Front Exhaust CAT connection bolts have corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose at side of fuel tank, and grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split in blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear brake back plates have some corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,354 miles

Front Exaust clamp bolts corroded at CAT connection

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush --- bonding issue (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 79,354 miles

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

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

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

Front Exaust clamp bolts corroded at CAT connection

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush --- bonding issue (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 74,384 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 74,384 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 66,356 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 58,667 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,991 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,399 miles

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2015 36,726 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 25,188 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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CV11 EPA is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CV11 EPA, 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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CV11 EPA is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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