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FV61 DFG

2011 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,571 mi
Last recorded76,571 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 DFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 76,571 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 76,570 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 73,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 68,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 63,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front + o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 57,869 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 57,869 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 51,553 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 51,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 46,603 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 41,517 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 41,517 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 29,737 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 29,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 17,571 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 12,743 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 10,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 10,019 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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FV61 DFG is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FV61 DFG, 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 FV61 DFG registered?

FV61 DFG is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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