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YH11 VRK

2011 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,401 mi
Last recorded70,401 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 VRK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 70,401 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 70,369 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 67,567 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 67,473 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 61,195 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 61,073 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 56,169 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 55,393 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 55,393 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 51,061 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 27 Jan 2021 48,816 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 48,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 44,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 40,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has minor cracks

Fail 11 Jul 2018 40,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has minor cracks

Pass 13 Jul 2017 36,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 36,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,734 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,244 miles

n/s/r tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 18,313 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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YH11 VRK is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YH11 VRK, 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 YH11 VRK registered?

YH11 VRK is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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