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LR11 DFA

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,648 mi
Last recorded78,648 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 DFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 78,648 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 78,568 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 74,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 70,821 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 67,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 67,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 62,645 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 62,645 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2021 57,857 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,168 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 47,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Feb 2019 47,350 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 39,716 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 31,138 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 23,826 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 19,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2014 15,907 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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LR11 DFA is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 LR11 DFA, 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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LR11 DFA is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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