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AV09 FDC

2009 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,731 mi
Last recorded38,731 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 FDC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 38,731 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 38,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 37,749 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 37,749 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 35,388 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 35,384 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 33,394 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 33,386 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 32,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 31,337 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 30,576 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 29,568 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 29,216 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,160 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Mar 2017 24,958 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,016 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,130 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 19,460 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,315 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 12,549 miles

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

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

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 FDC is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDC, 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 FDC registered?

AV09 FDC is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is AV09 FDC safe to buy?

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