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M295 YCE

2011 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,829 mi
Last recorded56,829 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM295 YCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,829 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 56,829 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 48,774 miles

Both front anti-roll bar bushes worn & perished

Centre to Rear joint blowing

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,774 miles

Both front anti-roll bar bushes worn & perished

Centre to Rear joint blowing

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 57,468 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,497 miles

front brake pads getting low

none standard exhaust rear pipe fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2010 48,497 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

front brake pads getting low

none standard exhaust rear pipe fitted

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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M295 YCE is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M295 YCE, 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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M295 YCE is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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