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DE61 TJX

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,902 mi
Last recorded82,902 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 TJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 82,902 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 79,323 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 79,323 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 74,651 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded .......

Fail 1 Oct 2024 74,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r brake pipe corroded .......

Pass 26 Oct 2023 71,157 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre heavily worn on outer edge, legal time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside n/s washer jets inop, o/s providing enough

Fail 24 Oct 2023 71,144 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front brake discs heavily corroded / breaking away, require replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads 95-100% worn, o/s/f metal to metal with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre heavily worn on outer edge, legal time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside n/s washer jets inop, o/s providing enough

Pass 22 Oct 2022 68,110 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 65,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 62,356 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,668 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 56,748 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,525 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 50,689 miles

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2016 50,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2015 40,914 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 32,997 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

travel to foot brake

Fail 29 Jul 2014 32,995 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

travel to foot brake

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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DE61 TJX is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE61 TJX, 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 DE61 TJX registered?

DE61 TJX is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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