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PJ11 ZNV

2011 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,791 mi
Last recorded75,791 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 ZNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 75,791 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front - Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Front - Both Sides ( Inners ) Slight Seepage Of Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front - Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2mm - ( 155/65R14 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's Seat - Airbag Door/Flap Slightly Damaged/Insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 3mm - ( 155/65r14 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear - Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 73,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 72,678 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 60,892 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 54,716 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 45,465 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 40,870 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 33,015 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 27,051 miles

both front inner cv boots slightly leaking grease

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 1 Mar 2017 22,604 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 22,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,938 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 15,851 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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PJ11 ZNV is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PJ11 ZNV, 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 PJ11 ZNV registered?

PJ11 ZNV is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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