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PX61 XVS

2011 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,570 mi
Last recorded72,570 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX61 XVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 72,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 67,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 63,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in nsf arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in osf arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 63,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in nsf arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in osf arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,926 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps misty but pattern not affected (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the bottom arm perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe corroded/covered in grease near the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,217 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 50,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 42,394 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 42,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 35,746 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 35,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 28,933 miles

Front tyres at 2.5mm

Fail 10 Sep 2016 28,933 miles

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

Front tyres at 2.5mm

Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,504 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 17,766 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 17,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seat locked in wrong anchor point

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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PX61 XVS is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PX61 XVS, 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 PX61 XVS registered?

PX61 XVS is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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