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AU59 ZCJ

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,636 mi
Last recorded102,636 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 ZCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 102,636 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 102,636 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 94,316 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 94,316 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 89,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 89,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 85,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 77,827 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 77,827 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,738 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 68,738 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 59,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 59,987 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre edge ware, perished 2013

Fail 29 Mar 2017 52,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre edge ware, perished 2013

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,814 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,579 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,405 miles

Both inner driveshaft gaiters are oozing grease

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,694 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,822 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 ZCJ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZCJ, 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 AU59 ZCJ registered?

AU59 ZCJ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is AU59 ZCJ safe to buy?

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