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CV61 YLU

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,614 mi
Last recorded110,614 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 YLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 110,614 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 104,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 93,894 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 93,894 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 91,662 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 88,879 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 88,879 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 86,022 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 74,847 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 57,417 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 44,518 miles

slight wear on steering wheel

Fail 13 Nov 2014 44,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight wear on steering wheel

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 YLU is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

CV61 YLU is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is CV61 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV61 YLU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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