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OV11 HJJ

2011 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,181 mi
Last recorded24,181 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 HJJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 24,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 23,536 miles

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

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

water coming into driver's footwell when rear washer used

Fail 26 Jun 2025 23,536 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

water coming into driver's footwell when rear washer used

Pass 9 Jul 2024 22,810 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 22,810 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 22,132 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 21,555 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 21,175 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 21,175 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 20,342 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 20,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 18,188 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 18,188 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 16,667 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 14,393 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 14,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 12,009 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 9,426 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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OV11 HJJ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OV11 HJJ, 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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OV11 HJJ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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