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YR11 UPJ

2011 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,278 mi
Last recorded38,278 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 UPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 38,278 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 38,278 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 32,196 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 29,455 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 25,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 22,891 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 22,891 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 19,440 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 19,440 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 19,184 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 17,909 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 16,389 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 12,696 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 12,696 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 9,071 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 7,205 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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YR11 UPJ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YR11 UPJ, 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 YR11 UPJ registered?

YR11 UPJ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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The MOT history for YR11 UPJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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