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AV09 NVU

2009 Suzuki Alto

Pink Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,207 mi
Last recorded46,207 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 NVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 46,207 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 45,507 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 44,448 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 44,448 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel flap not opening. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 43,001 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 43,001 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 41,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 40,394 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 39,546 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 39,535 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre on 2mm

Pass 27 Mar 2019 38,074 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Mar 2018 36,465 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 34,890 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 34,890 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,974 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,371 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,500 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 17,505 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 NVU is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Pink with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NVU, 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

How do I check the history of AV09 NVU?

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What year was AV09 NVU registered?

AV09 NVU is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is AV09 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 NVU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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