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PBO 454

2011 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,235 mi
Last recorded66,235 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBO 454
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 66,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer body sill slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Arm bush splitting

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 63,527 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 63,525 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 59,927 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 59,927 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 56,466 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 51,917 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 48,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush corroded (5.3.2 (c))

engine is misfiring

Pass 2 Dec 2019 45,031 miles

both front inner cv boots slightly weeping grease

slight oil leak from sump plug

Pass 14 Dec 2018 39,620 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 34,669 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 28,784 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 22,967 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 16,627 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside front disc grinding

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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PBO 454 is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Silver 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 PBO 454, 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 PBO 454 registered?

PBO 454 is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 December 2011.

Is PBO 454 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBO 454 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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