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EY61 YUX

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,991 mi
Last recorded109,991 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 YUX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 109,991 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 109,968 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 102,539 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 102,539 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 97,078 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 97,078 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 65,747 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 65,747 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,686 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 60,686 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 52,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 52,926 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 42,325 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 42,325 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 33,963 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 33,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 29,301 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 29,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EY61 YUX 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 50%.

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 EY61 YUX, 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 EY61 YUX registered?

EY61 YUX is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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