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MJ61 MZL

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,705 mi
Last recorded81,705 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 MZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 81,705 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 77,691 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 77,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Top mount corroded and holed . (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 71,112 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 65,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing / cover corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 60,045 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 60,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 55,088 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 51,478 miles

Clutch adjusted , rear washer unblocked .

Pass 6 Nov 2018 45,464 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 40,564 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 40,564 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Handbrake travel near limit.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 35,773 miles

2L c3 5/30 engine oil.

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 27,252 miles

Front Brakes slight bind.

Offside Rear Tyre cracked.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 18,801 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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MJ61 MZL is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ61 MZL, 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 MJ61 MZL registered?

MJ61 MZL is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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