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CV61 YKJ

2011 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,104 mi
Last recorded65,104 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 YKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 65,104 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

adv corrosion on rear axle

adv rear underbody heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Feb 2025 62,331 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 62,327 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 62,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength panhard bar mounting rusted through on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting on axle rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 51,265 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 51,256 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 45,077 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 45,077 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 41,673 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 38,781 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 38,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 35,531 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 31,821 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,202 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 24,337 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 18,628 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 13,247 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 13,179 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 YKJ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CV61 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

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

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