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AP09 CVJ

2009 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,689 mi
Last recorded51,689 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 CVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 51,689 miles

Coil spring corroded All heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 44,346 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 42,067 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 38,180 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 36,064 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 32,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 27,154 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 21,556 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 15,132 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 14,021 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 14,021 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 12,112 miles

all tyres becoming cracked ,both fronts are poorest in condition

Pass 12 Jun 2015 10,944 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 9,167 miles

all tyre treds becoming cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2013 7,329 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 7,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 5,622 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 CVJ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CVJ, 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 CVJ registered?

AP09 CVJ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is AP09 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 CVJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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