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OU11 LJV

2011 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,459 mi
Last recorded64,459 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU11 LJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 64,459 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 61,137 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 60,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 57,451 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 53,776 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 50,396 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 46,639 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 45,910 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 45,759 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 42,638 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,356 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear axle Service brake 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 36,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit and Heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit and Heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear axle Service brake 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 24,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre Heavily cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre Heavily cracked and perished

Offside Rear Tyre Heavily cracked and perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 12,119 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 11,952 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 10,182 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 8,880 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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OU11 LJV is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OU11 LJV, 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 OU11 LJV registered?

OU11 LJV is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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