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KY61 OWR

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,744 mi
Last recorded156,744 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 OWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 156,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 149,186 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 143,569 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 134,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 127,820 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 124,615 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 121,418 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 117,308 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 117,308 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 115,020 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 115,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 98,009 miles

Central Front Lower Both inner drive shafts gaiters slightly damaged.

Central Front Lower Oil leak From Offside drive shaft seal on gear box. ()

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On pipes junction. (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 97,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Front Lower Both inner drive shafts gaiters slightly damaged.

Central Front Lower Oil leak From Offside drive shaft seal on gear box. ()

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On pipes junction. (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 74,422 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 26 Sep 2014 62,102 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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KY61 OWR is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 KY61 OWR, 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 KY61 OWR registered?

KY61 OWR is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 September 2011.

Is KY61 OWR safe to buy?

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