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RA61 MSV

2011 Suzuki Alto

Pink Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,538 mi
Last recorded88,538 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA61 MSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 88,538 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front seriously worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 77,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 77,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 69,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,654 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 58,367 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2019 44,210 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 40,518 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 38,677 miles

155/65R14T

n/s/f lower arm rear bush beginning to debond

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm & slightly out of shape

Fail 2 May 2017 38,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

155/65R14T

n/s/f lower arm rear bush beginning to debond

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm & slightly out of shape

Pass 3 May 2016 31,373 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 23,471 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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RA61 MSV is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Pink with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RA61 MSV, 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 RA61 MSV registered?

RA61 MSV is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 November 2011.

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