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HW61 LRL

2011 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,635 mi
Last recorded116,635 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 LRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 116,635 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 116,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 105,457 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 105,457 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 93,483 miles

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

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

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

Rear Dog cage fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 24 Feb 2023 93,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Dog cage fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 2 Mar 2022 82,289 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 82,289 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached split pin on castellated nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 70,986 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low on edges and deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2020 65,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes splitting/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on sides of tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes splitting/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on sides of tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,253 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 54,253 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,227 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 40,946 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 34,322 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,794 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 27,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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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HW61 LRL is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HW61 LRL, 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 HW61 LRL registered?

HW61 LRL is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is HW61 LRL safe to buy?

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