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YG11 HWL

2011 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,606 mi
Last recorded82,606 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 HWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 82,606 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 77,262 miles

Boot Lid Shocks worn, not holding the Boot Lid up

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

Clutch biting point high

Front Brake Discs has corrosion inside edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 77,262 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Inner CV Gaiters (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Boot Lid Shocks worn, not holding the Boot Lid up

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

Clutch biting point high

Front Brake Discs has corrosion inside edges

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 70,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 70,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,026 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 64,026 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 56,800 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,396 miles

Nearside crack in windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2017 43,140 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 43,140 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1d)

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 28 Sep 2015 31,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1d)

engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

tyre nearly worn smooth OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED MEASURED AREA

Pass 7 Oct 2014 23,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 16,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 16,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YG11 HWL 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 68.8%.

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 YG11 HWL, 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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YG11 HWL is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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