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YH61 VBV

2011 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,334 mi
Last recorded92,334 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 VBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 92,334 miles

front and rear bottom valances bent

Fail 2 Dec 2021 92,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side and noisy possibly metal to metal (1.4.1 (a))

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

front and rear bottom valances bent

Pass 5 Oct 2020 84,434 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe and short to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe and short to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,002 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 65,487 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 65,484 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,589 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 37,555 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 21,598 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 13,767 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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YH61 VBV is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YH61 VBV, 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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YH61 VBV is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 October 2011.

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