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MV61 CDO

2011 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,943 mi
Last recorded110,943 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 CDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 110,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 110,941 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 106,158 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 100,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 94,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various exposed ends covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 - localised (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Suspect radiator ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills and chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 94,386 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides - Flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various exposed ends covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 - localised (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Suspect radiator ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills and chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 89,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various exposed ends covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area - emissions not affected (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under floor at rear ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 89,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various exposed ends covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area - emissions not affected (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under floor at rear ()

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 83,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes breaking away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 79,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 79,257 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 72,062 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under arches (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 72,062 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

tracking in need of adjustment

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under arches (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 65,159 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under arches (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind both front brakes

Fail 28 Nov 2017 65,159 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under arches (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitment (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14 (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind both front brakes

Pass 8 Dec 2016 58,436 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,698 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 50,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 42,626 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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MV61 CDO is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MV61 CDO, 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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MV61 CDO is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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