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AU09 YPF

2009 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,377 mi
Last recorded100,377 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 YPF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 100,377 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Sep 2024 98,336 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 95,780 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 95,780 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 93,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 93,172 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 89,443 miles

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 15 Sep 2020 85,650 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 85,650 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 82,484 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below min depth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 73,606 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 79,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking all round circumference of tyre.. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking all round circumference of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 77,288 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 65,298 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,177 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 48,733 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,733 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,439 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,001 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 YPF is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU09 YPF, 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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AU09 YPF is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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