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HW11 JOU

2011 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,143 mi
Last recorded47,143 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW11 JOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 47,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 42,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

no access to check brakes

Fail 8 Aug 2025 42,112 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

no access to check brakes

Pass 6 Aug 2024 41,864 miles

Brake pads hidden by wheel trims all round

Pass 7 Aug 2023 39,765 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 39,765 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel trims fitted all round can’t see outer brake pads

Pass 1 Aug 2022 36,428 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 36,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 32,594 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Not releasing fully/slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 28,911 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 27,428 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 24,791 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2017 21,933 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Wipers starting to smear the screen

Pass 22 Aug 2016 18,549 miles

Offside front wiper starting to smear the screen

Pass 24 Jul 2015 15,172 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 11,902 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (possible tracking fault)

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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HW11 JOU is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HW11 JOU, 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 HW11 JOU registered?

HW11 JOU is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 August 2011.

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