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PN61 EVW

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,405 mi
Last recorded121,405 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 EVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 121,405 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 116,562 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 116,562 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 107,306 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2024 107,306 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 99,285 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

various suspension components are corroded + underbody corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2023 99,283 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

various suspension components are corroded + underbody corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 89,822 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 80,347 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 80,347 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,619 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 59,565 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 55,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 40,011 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,626 miles

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 35,625 miles

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nail in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 30,261 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,597 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 24,597 miles

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

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 EVW is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EVW, 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 EVW is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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