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YD61 DSO

2011 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,975 mi
Last recorded48,975 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 DSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 48,975 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 48,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 46,079 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 46,075 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 40,399 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 37,776 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 37,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 37,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall scuffed, outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall scuffed, outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 37,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related, surface crack on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,559 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 35,519 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 35,519 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 32,731 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 29,177 miles

micro cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 18 Sep 2015 24,339 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 19,615 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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YD61 DSO is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD61 DSO, 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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YD61 DSO is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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