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SD61 APX

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,222 mi
Last recorded66,222 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 APX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 66,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 66,212 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1st joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 62,480 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front suspension arm rear bush starting to split

surface corrosion of rear and nearside front brake pipes

Fail 5 Jan 2023 62,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1st joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front suspension arm rear bush starting to split

surface corrosion of rear and nearside front brake pipes

Pass 13 Dec 2021 59,701 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

nearside front suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Fail 1 Dec 2021 59,694 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

nearside and offside rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

nearside front suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 1 Dec 2020 57,425 miles

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators wearing on outside and cracked on sidewall and should be replaced

uneven wear on both front brake discs

Fail 30 Nov 2020 57,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators wearing on outside and cracked on sidewall and should be replaced

uneven wear on both front brake discs

Pass 26 Nov 2019 55,938 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 55,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 52,943 miles

nearside front tyre showing slight wear on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2017 49,462 miles

front discs corroding

offside front tyre very close to limit

Pass 7 Nov 2016 43,746 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 43,746 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 38,938 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 38,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,652 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 33,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SD61 APX is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SD61 APX, 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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SD61 APX is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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