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CV61 VSG

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,633 mi
Last recorded80,633 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 VSG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 80,633 miles

Rear AXLE BEAM PLATED AND WELDED

Rear BRAKE BACK PLATES RUSTING

Pass 22 Mar 2025 73,551 miles

off side front wheel bearing noisy

rear brake back plates corroded/deteriorating

rear steel brake pipes coated in grease

rear suspension /axle/shock absorbers corroded

suspect noise from near side front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Mar 2025 73,280 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

off side front wheel bearing noisy

rear brake back plates corroded/deteriorating

rear steel brake pipes coated in grease

rear suspension /axle/shock absorbers corroded

suspect noise from near side front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Mar 2024 65,755 miles

near side front wheel bearing noisy

near side rear tyre worn close to legal limit 155 65 14

rear brake pipes deteriorated/coated in grease

rust on rear axle, spring seats and brake back plates

Pass 25 Mar 2023 58,966 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES RUSTY

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 52,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,343 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION RUSTING

Pass 28 Sep 2019 45,577 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 41,529 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 35,237 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR SUSPENSION ARMS AND AXLE BEAM RUSTING

Nearside Front BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 17 Sep 2016 28,783 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,623 miles

Offside Front BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 22 Sep 2014 166,354 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 VSG is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CV61 VSG, 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 CV61 VSG registered?

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

Is CV61 VSG safe to buy?

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