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SG11 HYH

2011 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

80,977 mi
Last recorded80,977 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 HYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 80,977 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 80,977 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 79,248 miles

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

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

Rear axle and suspension arms have corrosion at rear

Fail 28 Jun 2025 79,248 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear axle and suspension arms have corrosion at rear

Pass 11 Jun 2024 70,522 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 64,942 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 60,370 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake a little slow on release

Fail 7 Jul 2022 60,365 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake a little slow on release

Pass 1 Jul 2021 56,173 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 1 Jul 2021 56,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 53,588 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 53,585 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,587 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight grease leaks past cilps on both inner driveshaft boots

Fail 3 Jul 2019 48,583 miles

Central Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades and rear blade (3.4 (b) (i))

slight grease leaks past cilps on both inner driveshaft boots

Pass 9 Jul 2018 41,662 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 35,679 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 35,676 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 30,229 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 24,210 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking .

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 20,382 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 20,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 17,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 17,518 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 HYH is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HYH, 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 HYH is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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