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NL61 XYS

2011 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,327 mi
Last recorded73,327 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 XYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 73,327 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2026 73,327 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2025 68,547 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 66,697 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 66,695 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 57,051 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 57,050 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2023 48,389 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 46,829 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 44,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 44,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil filter very corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 42,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 42,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 38,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 33,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 33,517 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 26,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Wiper Slightly Smearing

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 19,089 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 13,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper slight smear

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 13,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper slight smear

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 10,804 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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NL61 XYS is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NL61 XYS, 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 XYS is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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