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RK11 VRJ

2011 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,408 mi
Last recorded42,408 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK11 VRJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 42,408 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 42,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 37,638 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 34,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 23,679 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 23,679 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 23,231 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 22,017 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 21,179 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Oct 2018 21,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 19,533 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 19,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracking (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre deep cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2017 19,411 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 18,510 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 16,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 16,053 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 12,192 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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RK11 VRJ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc 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 RK11 VRJ, 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 RK11 VRJ registered?

RK11 VRJ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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