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GF61 VNL

2011 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,811 mi
Last recorded71,811 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 VNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 71,811 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 71,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 67,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 67,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 63,925 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 63,224 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 63,224 miles

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 61,089 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 61,089 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 59,183 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,494 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 55,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 52,776 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2017 48,182 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 43,214 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 36,292 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 27,271 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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GF61 VNL is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GF61 VNL, 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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GF61 VNL is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is GF61 VNL safe to buy?

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