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YR61 XGA

2011 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,742 mi
Last recorded95,742 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 XGA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 95,742 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both becoming poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease noted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 95,742 miles

Steering locking device missing both track rod ends split pins missing (2.1.3 (d))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached both front bottom ball joints securing devices missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on tread and HEAVILY worn to zero on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both becoming poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease noted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 81,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut in boot from outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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rear bumper damaged slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2020 74,045 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 74,045 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread and inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn to 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread and inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil level low

Pass 12 Mar 2019 65,479 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 65,477 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 56,045 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 42,918 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 36,627 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 26,365 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 26,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YR61 XGA is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR61 XGA, 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 YR61 XGA registered?

YR61 XGA is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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