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AP09 BGY

2009 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,515 mi
Last recorded37,515 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 37,515 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 30,041 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 27,462 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 27,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 22,665 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 22,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 22,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Discs & drum back plates corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 22,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS fault stored from ABS pump motor seized (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Discs & drum back plates corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 21,474 miles

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

Disc & Drum back plates heavily corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 21,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS motor in pump becoming seized (1.6 (b))

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

Disc & Drum back plates heavily corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 20,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake drum back plates heavily corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2020 20,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake drum back plates heavily corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres heavily cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 19,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 18,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake back plate very corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake back plate very corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 17,291 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 15,742 miles

small cracks\splits in rear tyre treads

Pass 24 Jun 2015 13,937 miles

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

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

small cracks/splits in rear tyre treads

Pass 4 Jul 2014 11,822 miles

nearside front brake disc becoming corroded on outer face

small cracks and splits in rear tyre treads

Pass 2 Jul 2013 9,212 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside and nearside front tyres becoming cracked and perished

Fail 2 Jul 2013 9,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside and nearside front tyres becoming cracked and perished

Fail 2 Jul 2012 6,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 6,730 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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 BGY is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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