CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP09 EVV

2009 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,355 mi
Last recorded75,355 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 EVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 75,355 miles

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

Front BOTH inner CV boots on driveshafts weeping

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 + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp loose but not insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4617 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 68,764 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 64,013 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 64,013 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 61,467 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 61,467 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 57,498 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 57,497 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 55,202 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 49,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front & rear steering & suspension components.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 39,992 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,831 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 27,974 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,015 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 19,177 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 15,519 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
Full Suzuki Alto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP09 EVV is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP09 EVV?

You can check the full history of AP09 EVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP09 EVV registered?

AP09 EVV is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is AP09 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 EVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP09 EVV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP09 EVV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.