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AU59 YVB

2009 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,061 mi
Last recorded115,061 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 115,061 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 115,061 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 104,603 miles

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

Offside Rear exterior door handle intermitent

rear panhard rod bushes have slight play

unable to inspect rear seat belts

Fail 17 Jul 2024 104,603 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear exterior door handle intermitent

rear panhard rod bushes have slight play

unable to inspect rear seat belts

Pass 27 Jul 2023 96,490 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 96,490 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 88,696 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 88,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,509 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 77,599 miles

Brake fluid low

Brake pedal soft

Pass 14 Oct 2019 67,993 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 67,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 58,650 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 58,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 49,603 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from rear view mirror

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,259 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on it's outer most edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 37,382 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 33,139 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 26,234 miles

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

offside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,986 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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AU59 YVB is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AU59 YVB, 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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AU59 YVB is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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