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PN61 GJV

2011 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,210 mi
Last recorded117,210 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 GJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 117,210 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 117,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 112,523 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 112,523 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 110,060 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 110,060 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 107,109 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 107,109 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Blowing by front connection (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,303 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 100,083 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 98,180 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,798 miles

front discs and pads worn and corroded

under vehicle dry - recommend waxoil

Fail 22 Sep 2018 91,798 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front discs and pads worn and corroded

under vehicle dry - recommend waxoil

Pass 7 Oct 2017 84,657 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,826 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 43,337 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 31,334 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 GJV is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN61 GJV registered?

PN61 GJV is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is PN61 GJV safe to buy?

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