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LX61 ZYE

2011 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,429 mi
Last recorded118,429 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 ZYE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 118,429 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 114,384 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 84,563 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 102,740 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 99,554 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 99,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 96,752 miles

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 96,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,775 miles

n/s rear tyre low

o/s front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 17 Jul 2019 74,775 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s rear tyre low

o/s front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,271 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 56,271 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,265 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE OUTER WALLS CRACKING DUE TO AGE BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 30,103 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres are splitting on outer walls

Fail 21 Jul 2016 30,103 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre has multiple cuts on outer wall but not down to cord

offside and nearside rear tyres are splitting on outer walls

Pass 19 Dec 2014 21,532 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 21,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LX61 ZYE is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Black 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 LX61 ZYE, 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 LX61 ZYE registered?

LX61 ZYE is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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