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YD11 SYU

2011 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,541 mi
Last recorded87,541 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD11 SYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 87,541 miles

General corrosion on vehicle

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

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

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

Offside 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 To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drivers seat belt anchorage temperamental

Fail 19 Dec 2025 87,541 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

General corrosion on vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drivers seat belt anchorage temperamental

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 85,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 85,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 81,580 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 81,580 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 80,925 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 80,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 78,907 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 78,907 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 75,061 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

n s f inner c v boot wet with grease

Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,940 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,514 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 51,098 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing close to wear bars

Fail 24 Apr 2017 51,098 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing close to wear bars

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,931 miles

bonnet stay missing

engine management light on

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 42,931 miles

engine management light on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet stay missing

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 36,574 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 27,421 miles

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

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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YD11 SYU is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YD11 SYU, 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 YD11 SYU registered?

YD11 SYU is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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