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YE61 XPA

2011 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,282 mi
Last recorded88,282 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 XPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 88,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2025 83,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jul 2025 83,099 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jul 2024 76,899 miles

Both Headlamp glass slightly clouded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective And off side (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 70,151 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn And off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 74,991 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn And off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 61,774 miles

Coil spring corroded All (4) Front &Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 72,409 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded All (4) Front &Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 52,595 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 42,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And off side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 33,686 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 29,528 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 21,901 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has wear on the edges

Pass 18 Nov 2016 14,770 miles

Front front both tyres wearing on outer & inner surface

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm across centre 3 quarters of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear both wheels slightly binding when rotated

Pass 23 Nov 2015 11,557 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 8,585 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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YE61 XPA is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 YE61 XPA, 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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YE61 XPA is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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