MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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GEARBOX NOISEY
Nearside HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
GEARBOX NOISEY
Nearside HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread is heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear bootlid gas struts are deteriorated
Rear both rear shock absorbers are heavily corroded
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread is heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear bootlid gas struts are deteriorated
Rear both rear shock absorbers are heavily corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, tyre also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
nearside and offside rear brake hoses cracking
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, tyre also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
nearside and offside rear brake hoses cracking
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?
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CX61 VSM is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 CX61 VSM, 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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CX61 VSM is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 September 2011.
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