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SA61 ACV

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

39,786 mi
Last recorded39,786 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 ACV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 39,786 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2025 37,376 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded next to fuel tank, metal fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside showing less effort throughout tested range until maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle, + mountings to other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 34,145 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside showing less effort throughout tested range until maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside showing less effort throughout tested range until maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 29,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly pitting and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade splitting at each end (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside showing less effort throughtout tested range until maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 25,734 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 25,219 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 24,685 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 23,977 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 23,977 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 21,806 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 19,360 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 17,913 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 14,505 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 11,997 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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SA61 ACV is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SA61 ACV, 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 SA61 ACV registered?

SA61 ACV is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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