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FP61 RVL

2011 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,729 mi
Last recorded117,729 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 RVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 117,729 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake cables stiff (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underbody and components corroded

Fail 18 May 2026 117,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bust lifting out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake cables stiff (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underbody and components corroded

Pass 16 May 2025 113,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 102,289 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 97,259 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 94,085 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 92,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

fuel lines rusting

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,485 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,353 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,413 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,727 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,478 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 50,478 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,546 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,562 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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FP61 RVL is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FP61 RVL, 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 FP61 RVL registered?

FP61 RVL is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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