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OU61 YJS

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,875 mi
Last recorded39,875 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 YJS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 39,875 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 39,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 37,037 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 35,437 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 34,159 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 34,159 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 28,360 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 24,697 miles

both the front tyres are worn on the shoulders

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on the outer shoulder

Fail 14 Nov 2019 24,691 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both the front tyres are worn on the shoulders

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on the outer shoulder

Pass 13 Nov 2018 21,056 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 15,420 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 12,939 miles

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

tyre edge wear o/s/r & n/s/r

Pass 19 Aug 2015 9,627 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 6,822 miles

n/s/r outer tyre edge wear

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 YJS is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU61 YJS registered?

OU61 YJS is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is OU61 YJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU61 YJS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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