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YD61 DRO

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,351 mi
Last recorded51,351 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 DRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 51,351 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to all underfloor components

Pass 15 Aug 2024 47,377 miles

both front suspension arm bushes splitting

both rear shocker top bush has slight movement

clutch makes a noise when depressed in

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2023 41,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also dated 21/11. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle beam. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 35,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under the vehicle been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 30,794 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 30,794 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 27,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 24,120 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 24,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 18,297 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 12,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 10,508 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 8,263 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 6,023 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 6,023 miles

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

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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YD61 DRO is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD61 DRO, 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 YD61 DRO registered?

YD61 DRO is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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