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AV09 TNK

2009 Suzuki Alto

Pink Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,392 mi
Last recorded44,392 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 TNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 44,392 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 39,797 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 35,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 31,301 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 27,658 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 27,658 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 24,152 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 20,628 miles

all brake pipes coated with wax oil. Both headlights on min height on aim tester

Pass 10 May 2019 20,537 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 20,537 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 20,094 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 19,067 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 19,067 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 17,668 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 16,415 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 13,745 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 May 2013 11,710 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 9,565 miles

Nearside Rear 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 TNK is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Pink 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 TNK, 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 TNK registered?

AV09 TNK is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is AV09 TNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 TNK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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