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SD61 ECZ

2011 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,382 mi
Last recorded37,382 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 ECZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 37,382 miles

All four shock absorbers are starting to corrode

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is right on the limit for splitting. Advise replacing! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit. Advise replacing! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat-belt anchorage is on the limit for working. Advise replacing!

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is right on the limit for splitting. Advise replacing! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Near the limit (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the limit for corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components are starting to corrode

Fail 26 Nov 2025 37,382 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Brake pipe bracket broken off the shock absorber. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All four shock absorbers are starting to corrode

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is right on the limit for splitting. Advise replacing! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit. Advise replacing! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat-belt anchorage is on the limit for working. Advise replacing!

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is right on the limit for splitting. Advise replacing! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Near the limit (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the limit for corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components are starting to corrode

Pass 28 Nov 2024 32,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 27,952 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim has a bash (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Section of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 23,291 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 17,943 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 17,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 14,556 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 13,432 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 13,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 12,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 11,686 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 11,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wiper blade noisy

Pass 16 Nov 2016 10,611 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 8,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 7,011 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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SD61 ECZ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ECZ, 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 SD61 ECZ registered?

SD61 ECZ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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