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AO09 LUF

2009 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,003 mi
Last recorded143,003 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 LUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 143,003 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 140,610 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 138,562 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 138,530 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 133,751 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 122,153 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 110,037 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 99,236 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 98,145 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 98,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 95,165 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 89,109 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 89,106 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened corroded (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2017 82,938 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,245 miles

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

Front both discs lipped

Fail 26 Feb 2016 69,783 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front both discs lipped

Fail 6 Mar 2015 54,936 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,936 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 44,955 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,170 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,775 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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AO09 LUF is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 45,458 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 AO09 LUF, 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 17 years old, this Suzuki Alto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO09 LUF registered?

AO09 LUF is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AO09 LUF safe to buy?

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