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NX61 VLW

2011 Suzuki Alto

Brown Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,302 mi
Last recorded36,302 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX61 VLW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 36,302 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2025 36,093 miles

airbag light inop,nsf tyre tread edge low uneven wear,rear brake pipes rusting,brakes-bearings noisy,transmission noisy,engine mounting vibration,underbody-axle-subframe-shockers-pipes-running gear rusting

axle been weld repaired not replaced

Fail 12 Aug 2025 36,091 miles

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

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

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

Axle fractured nsr spring mount area (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

airbag light inop,nsf tyre tread edge low uneven wear,rear brake pipes rusting,brakes-bearings noisy,transmission noisy,engine mounting vibration,underbody-axle-subframe-shockers-pipes-running gear rusting

Pass 30 Aug 2024 35,945 miles

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

underbody rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2023 35,680 miles

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

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 23 Aug 2022 35,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded at suspension mounting points

Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,267 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 35,262 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 34,940 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 34,599 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 34,162 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 34,160 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,771 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,438 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn on inner contact surface

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edges

offside front Wiper blade split but clears windscreen

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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NX61 VLW is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Brown with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NX61 VLW, 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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What year was NX61 VLW registered?

NX61 VLW is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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