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SD61 FPX

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,702 mi
Last recorded162,702 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 FPX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 162,702 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil level not checked top of dipstick broken

Fail 31 Jul 2023 162,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil level not checked top of dipstick broken

Pass 14 Jul 2022 153,855 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose in carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil level not checked/top of dipstick broken

Fail 14 Jul 2022 153,854 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose in carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil level not checked/top of dipstick broken

Pass 2 Jun 2021 145,359 miles

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

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

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

oil level not checked top of dipstick missing

Pass 12 Jun 2020 143,606 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

unable to check oil level top of dipstick broken off

Fail 11 Jun 2020 143,604 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

unable to check oil level top of dipstick broken off

Pass 18 Oct 2018 137,431 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 122,206 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 122,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 104,595 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 104,590 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 81,775 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,253 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 FPX 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 64.3%.

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

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