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DU61 JBE

2011 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,831 mi
Last recorded30,831 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 JBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 30,831 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heads toward front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 30,814 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heads toward front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 29,662 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 28,453 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 28,443 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 27,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and brake and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 27,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and brake and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 26,092 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

various suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2021 26,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

various suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 24,855 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 23,533 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 21,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 19,028 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 19,028 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 16,910 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot inner has slight seepage of grease from around clip

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

oil filter corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 14,502 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 11,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 11,499 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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DU61 JBE is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU61 JBE, 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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DU61 JBE is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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