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AP09 DGZ

2009 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,384 mi
Last recorded59,384 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 DGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 59,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 51,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 51,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 46,586 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 46,586 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 43,405 miles

Drivers door handle damaged but still operating

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2023 43,402 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Drivers door handle damaged but still operating

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 41,213 miles

Front shocks corroded

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))

Offside Front exterior door handle partially broken but still functions

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2022 41,213 miles

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

Front shocks corroded

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))

Offside Front exterior door handle partially broken but still functions

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 39,858 miles

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

Offside Front outer door handle broken, but still functions

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 38,125 miles

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

Offside Front outer door handle broken but still functional

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

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 34,481 miles

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

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

drivers door handle damaged but still functional

Pass 10 Jan 2018 28,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door handle loose/damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2017 23,753 miles

Offside Front door handle broken but still works

clutch pedal stiff

Pass 19 Jan 2016 20,291 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 14,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres have deep cracking on sidewalls but no chords showing.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 8,971 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2013 4,309 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 DGZ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol 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 DGZ, 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 DGZ registered?

AP09 DGZ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 July 2009.

Is AP09 DGZ safe to buy?

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