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AP09 BCX

2009 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,723 mi
Last recorded133,723 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 133,723 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 133,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 122,626 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 122,626 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155-65x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 111,492 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 111,492 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 102,655 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Front Tyres at 3mm, and worn heavily around edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 94,529 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 87,123 miles

Nearside Front tyre low

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Fail 6 Jan 2020 87,123 miles

Nearside Front tyre low

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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Pass 14 Dec 2018 74,990 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,551 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 62,860 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,798 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,224 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,859 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 26,845 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside washer jet not working but sufficient fluid is still provided to screen

Pass 19 Jun 2013 21,883 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,634 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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AP09 BCX is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AP09 BCX, 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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AP09 BCX is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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