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DV11 YJY

2011 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,789 mi
Last recorded114,789 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 YJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 114,789 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Joint covers deteriorated.

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 110,545 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 107,098 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 107,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 100,298 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise no oil in engine!!!

Pass 5 Feb 2021 91,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 75,390 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 52,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Seat airbag slightly loose.

Wiper blade end split.

Fail 20 Jul 2018 52,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Seat airbag slightly loose.

Wiper blade end split.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 35,194 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

advise rear tyres split and perished

Fail 6 Jul 2017 35,194 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise rear tyres split and perished

Pass 23 Apr 2016 27,058 miles

advise rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,875 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,345 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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DV11 YJY is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DV11 YJY, 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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DV11 YJY is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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