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NJ61 WZY

2011 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,287 mi
Last recorded121,287 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 WZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 121,287 miles

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

chassis suspension components brake and fuel lines corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 117,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

general corrosion to underneath components / suspension components

handbrake travel high

Fail 9 Oct 2024 117,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

general corrosion to underneath components / suspension components

handbrake travel high

Pass 12 Sep 2023 114,359 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underneath components

Fail 12 Sep 2023 114,359 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion to underneath components

Pass 10 Oct 2022 110,668 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes & o/s/f

Fail 5 Oct 2022 110,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to rear brake pipes & o/s/f

Pass 6 Sep 2021 105,772 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 105,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 100,219 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 100,219 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 91,645 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear near tank ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,263 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,631 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,815 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 37,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,183 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 24,075 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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NJ61 WZY is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ61 WZY, 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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NJ61 WZY is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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