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MT61 CLJ

2011 Suzuki Alto

Pink Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,396 mi
Last recorded78,396 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 CLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 78,396 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bolt loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 78,396 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bolt loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 71,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 71,965 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 66,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT MANIFOLD BLOW (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 62,656 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 58,721 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 58,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 51,961 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 51,961 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 45,417 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 45,002 miles

car body damage

Fail 5 Feb 2020 45,002 miles

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

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

car body damage

tyre pressure low

Pass 14 Jan 2019 44,043 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 42,813 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 41,666 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 85,617 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,691 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 33,691 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MT61 CLJ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Pink with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MT61 CLJ, 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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MT61 CLJ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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