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CV61 HLZ

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,776 mi
Last recorded97,776 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 HLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 97,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 97,403 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

headlamp lenses cloudy

rear axle corroded at o/s

Pass 21 Mar 2025 90,821 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORREDED

Pass 4 Mar 2024 83,965 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear steel brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished in treads 155/65/14

front shock absorber bodies corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2024 83,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear steel brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished in treads 155/65/14

front shock absorber bodies corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 78,557 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 78,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 73,568 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 73,568 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 69,031 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,495 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 62,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,215 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,790 miles

Nearside Front tyre nearing wear indicators worn slightly outer edge and perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2017 46,190 miles

wiper blades poor

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,379 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 24,994 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 24,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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CV61 HLZ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV61 HLZ, 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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CV61 HLZ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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