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AP09 BGV

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Diesel 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,676 mi
Last recorded129,676 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 129,676 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 129,676 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 120,185 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 103,311 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 94,060 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 84,853 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 77,089 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 68,315 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 59,452 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 59,322 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 54,409 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,055 miles

o/s/r door handle damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2015 46,055 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r door handle damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2014 39,074 miles

o/s/r door handle damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2014 39,074 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r door handle damaged

Fail 31 May 2013 31,759 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s wiper rubber split

Pass 31 May 2013 31,759 miles

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

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

n/s wiper rubber split

Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,533 miles

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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 BGV is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BGV, 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 AP09 BGV registered?

AP09 BGV is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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The MOT history for AP09 BGV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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