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AU09 YOT

2009 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,047 mi
Last recorded95,047 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 YOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 95,047 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 89,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 81,668 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 77,628 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 77,468 miles

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 73,481 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,733 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 72,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,833 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,162 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 10 Apr 2017 33,856 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,155 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 19,676 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Apr 2014 14,344 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 12,468 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 10,188 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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AU09 YOT is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU09 YOT, 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 AU09 YOT registered?

AU09 YOT is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is AU09 YOT safe to buy?

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