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MK61 CVA

2011 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,881 mi
Last recorded67,881 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 CVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 67,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 61,624 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 53,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 53,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 47,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 43,974 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 43,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 43,375 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 40,441 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 36,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 32,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 32,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,473 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 24,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer surface (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm across centre 3 quarters (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked slightly on outer & inner

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm across centre 3 quarters (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn/cracked on outer surface

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm across centre 3 quarters (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked on outer & inner surface

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer surface

Pass 4 Sep 2015 18,183 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 14,219 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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MK61 CVA is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK61 CVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK61 CVA registered?

MK61 CVA is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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