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CY61 CGO

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,542 mi
Last recorded100,542 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 CGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 100,542 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

unable see rear brakes

Fail 3 Feb 2026 100,542 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

unable see rear brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2025 95,965 miles

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

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKES

Fail 11 Feb 2025 95,965 miles

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

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

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKES

Pass 12 Feb 2024 87,087 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 78,403 miles

REAR UNDERBODY CORRODED

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKES

Fail 20 Feb 2023 78,403 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

REAR UNDERBODY CORRODED

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKES

Pass 30 Mar 2022 71,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum backing plate corroded

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

Offside Rear brake drum backing plate corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 65,131 miles

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

Rear both rear drum backing plates corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2020 62,811 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,785 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,559 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,460 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 30,915 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 27,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot has a slight weep of grease

Pass 27 Nov 2014 19,967 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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CY61 CGO is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CY61 CGO, 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 CY61 CGO registered?

CY61 CGO is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is CY61 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY61 CGO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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