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SG11 CFE

2011 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,328 mi
Last recorded94,328 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 CFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 94,328 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside+offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside+offside (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside+offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside heavily corrodded front to rear all suspension components/subframes/pre described areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 80,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring top mount nosy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm and bush allso drop link corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring top mount nosy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm and bush allso drop link corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shocker and coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 80,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring top mount nosy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm and bush allso drop link corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring top mount nosy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm and bush allso drop link corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shocker and coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 May 2024 69,775 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 69,767 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle at n/srear shockabsorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Feb 2023 69,765 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and small pipe at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and small pipe at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded and both rear trailing arms

Pass 26 Jan 2022 68,184 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 68,184 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 66,953 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 66,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 65,977 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 65,977 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 64,052 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 64,052 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 61,920 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 60,138 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 60,138 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 42,021 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 42,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 26,688 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 16,114 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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SG11 CFE is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SG11 CFE, 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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SG11 CFE is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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