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VK61 JKU

2011 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,054 mi
Last recorded62,054 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 JKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 62,054 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 55,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 55,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 50,909 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 47,664 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 43,775 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 43,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER AND OUTER EDGES . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 40,439 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 37,963 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 34,675 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2018 30,727 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 27,298 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,162 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 22,162 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 17,997 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 13,059 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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VK61 JKU is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VK61 JKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK61 JKU registered?

VK61 JKU is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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