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FV11 CJY

2011 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,331 mi
Last recorded97,331 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 CJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 97,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some corrosion with front suspension components

Pass 21 Feb 2025 96,333 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 95,130 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 95,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 92,476 miles

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Feb 2022 86,073 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,472 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear all brake pipes slightly corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear all suspension components corrosion but not seriously weakened

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 74,209 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside before flexi brake hoses corrosion / grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In centre tread (leaking ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Around gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear corrosion / grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mountings on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills around trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 74,209 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside before flexi brake hoses corrosion / grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In centre tread (leaking ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Around gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear corrosion / grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mountings on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills around trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 67,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,225 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,638 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 45,182 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,368 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 25,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FV11 CJY is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Silver 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 FV11 CJY, 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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FV11 CJY is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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