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NU61 BGY

2011 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,630 mi
Last recorded67,630 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 BGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 67,630 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 67,608 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [rear part] (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 66,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2025 66,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 61,751 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 58,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPES ALLROUND (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH CRACKING/ PERISHED AND STARTING TO SEPARATE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION ALL AROUND UNDERSIDE OF VEIHCLE

Fail 27 May 2023 58,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPES ALLROUND (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH CRACKING/ PERISHED AND STARTING TO SEPARATE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION ALL AROUND UNDERSIDE OF VEIHCLE

Pass 30 May 2022 55,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit replace asap 1556514 (5.2.3 (e))

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

all coil springs corroded

both sills corroded

covers & shields fitted

rear chassis corroded

Pass 8 May 2021 52,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 49,244 miles

six brake pipes corroded- offside and nearside front-offside and nearside rear and both front to rear pipes recommend to replace soon.

Fail 31 Jan 2020 49,244 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front brake binding on.

six brake pipes corroded- offside and nearside front-offside and nearside rear and both front to rear pipes recommend to replace soon.

Pass 1 Feb 2019 45,707 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 42,145 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 42,145 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear Slight corrotion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear Slight corrotion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Slight corrotion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 37,895 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 33,332 miles

Rear Outer Both Tyre walls cracking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 33,332 miles

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

Rear Outer Both Tyre walls cracking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 27,111 miles

front discs lipped and worn pads have 4mm left

Fail 3 Feb 2014 22,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 22,474 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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NU61 BGY is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NU61 BGY, 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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NU61 BGY is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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