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DE61 VPT

2011 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,639 mi
Last recorded88,639 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 VPT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 88,639 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 79,923 miles

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

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))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 79,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Ball joint locking pin missing & nut damaged (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 68,438 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear slight damage to nsr

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 68,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to nsr

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 60,965 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 57,438 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 53,150 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 48,858 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 43,526 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 38,171 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 38,047 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 31,349 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 31,106 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 24,463 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 18,095 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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DE61 VPT is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DE61 VPT, 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 VPT registered?

DE61 VPT is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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