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HV61 ONS

2011 Suzuki Alto

Brown Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,898 mi
Last recorded84,898 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 ONS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 84,898 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 79,418 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 79,418 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 74,635 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 74,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 71,120 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 65,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 65,384 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 59,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 59,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 53,168 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 42,422 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 27,468 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 19,122 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 12,062 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 12,062 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 5,965 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 2,027 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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HV61 ONS is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Brown with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HV61 ONS, 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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HV61 ONS is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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