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SB11 OCY

2011 Suzuki Alto

Brown Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,161 mi
Last recorded66,161 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 OCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2026 66,161 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 63,942 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 61,861 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis legs nearside & offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 56,729 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 54,299 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 52,546 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 49,982 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 48,067 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 45,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,954 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,402 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2015 27,414 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 23,111 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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SB11 OCY is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Brown with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SB11 OCY, 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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SB11 OCY is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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