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SY61 WAU

2011 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,783 mi
Last recorded64,783 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 WAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 64,783 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 64,783 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 60,452 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 60,452 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 57,345 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash ()

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 52,367 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 47,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bottom of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 47,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bottom of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 42,650 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 41,423 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 40,207 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 32,707 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 27,205 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 20,610 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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SY61 WAU is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY61 WAU, 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 SY61 WAU registered?

SY61 WAU is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 November 2011.

Is SY61 WAU safe to buy?

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