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NL61 HYG

2011 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,296 mi
Last recorded109,296 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 HYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 109,296 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 101,450 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 101,446 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 91,591 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 76,155 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at upper limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn smooth at outer edge to secondary rubber on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to offside and nearside rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,116 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 41,872 miles

nsf tyre on limit

Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,830 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 32,830 miles

Centre Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 32,830 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 26,031 miles

n/s/r tyre srubbed on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2014 26,026 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s mirror glass missing

n/s/r tyre srubbed on outer edge

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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NL61 HYG is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NL61 HYG, 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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NL61 HYG is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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