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CV61 JZW

2011 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,564 mi
Last recorded53,564 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 JZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 53,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover corroded

corrosion to both front hubs

corrosion to both front shock absorber casings

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 11 Oct 2024 52,550 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker cover very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 52,528 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from brake flexy pipe going forward (marked with white crayon) most pipes need cleaning and painting (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker cover very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 51,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 51,786 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 50,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 49,328 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 47,617 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,085 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 42,220 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 42,220 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 35,498 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 35,498 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 31,765 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,023 miles

Offside front tyre has a chunk missing on inner edge (no cords exposed at time of test)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,347 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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CV61 JZW is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JZW, 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 CV61 JZW registered?

CV61 JZW is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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