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FT11 AVE

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,531 mi
Last recorded69,531 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 AVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 69,531 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 69,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,483 miles

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

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))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 64,482 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 61,706 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 58,467 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 52,843 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner rear track control arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 45,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush is perished and partial separation (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 39,988 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 39,988 miles

Brake performance not tested due to damaged tyre (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,764 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 31,764 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 May 2015 23,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 23,911 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 15,613 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 15,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FT11 AVE is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FT11 AVE, 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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FT11 AVE is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 May 2011.

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