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PN61 EVM

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,897 mi
Last recorded60,897 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 EVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 60,897 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear axle and trailing arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 60,897 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear axle and trailing arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 56,531 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 56,531 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 52,071 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 47,866 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 43,122 miles

Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened On spring mount caps (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 37,174 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner boots slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side walls both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 34,127 miles

Nearside Front CV Boot weeping grease

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

Offside Front Inner CV Boot weeping grease

Pass 30 Aug 2019 30,890 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 30,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 25,847 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 25,847 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 20,676 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 16,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 12,882 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 9,745 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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PN61 EVM is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PN61 EVM, 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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PN61 EVM is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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