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AP09 BGE

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,724 mi
Last recorded67,724 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 67,724 miles

Coil spring corroded all o/s and n/s fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal nearing end of reserve travel

handbrake lever nearing end of reserve travel

n/s front outer wheel rim slightly damaged

o/s and n/s front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2022 67,724 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all o/s and n/s fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal nearing end of reserve travel

handbrake lever nearing end of reserve travel

n/s front outer wheel rim slightly damaged

o/s and n/s front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,861 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 58,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front both front brake calliper sliders slightly worn

Nearside Rear shock cover badly corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bboth (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 57,044 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 57,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 54,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot leaking but preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner driveshaft boot leaking but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 54,934 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot leaking but preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner driveshaft boot leaking but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 49,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 46,046 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 45,608 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front exhaust corroded at join

n/s/f tyre has bald edges and small cuts

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,910 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 24,065 miles

front wipers smear

n/s/f tyre small buldge and 2 small chunks of tyre adrift

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 BGE is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AP09 BGE, 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 BGE is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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