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OU61 YHY

2011 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,539 mi
Last recorded78,539 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 YHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 78,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 70,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 59,937 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 59,937 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 41,922 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres starting to wear 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 31,481 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 24,997 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 16,731 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 15,765 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 13,318 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 11,040 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 8,648 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 6,444 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 4,132 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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OU61 YHY is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OU61 YHY, 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 OU61 YHY registered?

OU61 YHY is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is OU61 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU61 YHY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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