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MA56 JAC

2011 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,538 mi
Last recorded67,538 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 JAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 67,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 67,338 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes at joint block (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 18" of pipe, both sides from brake hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 59,399 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

tailgate dampers worn

Fail 16 Oct 2024 59,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

tailgate dampers worn

Pass 17 Oct 2023 52,323 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 44,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 44,653 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 39,222 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2021 39,222 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

rear axle corroded

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 34,058 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 28,729 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner cv boots leaking

Fail 18 Oct 2019 28,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner cv boots leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2018 21,719 miles

Both Inner CV Boots Leaking Grease

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

Nearside Front Tyre, Inner & Outer Edges worn

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & Outer Edges Worn & Low Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 15,084 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 13 Oct 2017 15,084 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 17 Oct 2016 8,695 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 8,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 4,911 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 4,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 1,924 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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MA56 JAC is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MA56 JAC, 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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MA56 JAC is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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