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AV09 LEU

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,348 mi
Last recorded101,348 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 LEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 101,348 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 82,719 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 72,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 68,773 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 68,771 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 63,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH arm rear bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer sill slightly damaged

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tyre tread low & cracking slightly

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 58,201 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 58,201 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 53,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 45,544 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,284 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Apr 2017 41,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,643 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,401 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 26,671 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 18,243 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2012 8,111 miles

reare tyres slightly perishing

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 LEU is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LEU, 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 LEU registered?

AV09 LEU is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 April 2009.

Is AV09 LEU safe to buy?

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