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EK61 YHJ

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,624 mi
Last recorded54,624 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 YHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 54,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 53,714 miles

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

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 52,196 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 46,206 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner boots leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 46,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner boots leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 40,943 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 39,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 36,789 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 35,808 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,011 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,876 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 27,943 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge...o/s/r perishing on side wall

Pass 24 Oct 2014 16,627 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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EK61 YHJ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK61 YHJ, 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 EK61 YHJ registered?

EK61 YHJ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 October 2011.

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