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AU59 ZBN

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,456 mi
Last recorded120,456 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 ZBN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 120,456 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 119,801 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 118,688 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and offside rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on outer edges and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 118,240 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking and worn on edges very slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 117,752 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 117,252 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 116,902 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 116,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 116,360 miles

exhaust blow from manifold

Fail 29 Aug 2018 116,360 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust blow from manifold

Pass 30 Aug 2017 115,770 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing across screen

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under floor areas in places showing slight corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2016 115,169 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 109,092 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 109,092 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 90,865 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 90,865 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,522 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,056 miles

N/S/F wheel rim bent.

O/S/F brake binding.

Fail 23 Aug 2012 55,056 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/F wheel rim bent.

O/S/F brake binding.

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 ZBN is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 AU59 ZBN, 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

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What year was AU59 ZBN registered?

AU59 ZBN is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is AU59 ZBN safe to buy?

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