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AV09 ERO

2009 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,560 mi
Last recorded99,560 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 ERO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 99,560 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 99,560 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 86,488 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 86,488 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 77,614 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sill slight rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,709 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 70,709 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 70,136 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 24 Apr 2019 68,181 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 68,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 66,638 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,511 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,019 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 33,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 20,445 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 7,067 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 7,019 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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AV09 ERO is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Grey 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 AV09 ERO, 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 AV09 ERO registered?

AV09 ERO is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is AV09 ERO safe to buy?

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