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AV09 VOB

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,640 mi
Last recorded72,640 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 VOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 72,640 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 72,640 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 66,381 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2025 66,381 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2024 65,702 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both have weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm rear bushes Heavily worn - Benefit given (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all Heavily corroded - Benefit given (1.1.11 (c))

both boot struts weak

coolant stains at bottom of radiator

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both have slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear both trailing arms corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 65,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both have slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear both trailing arms corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 64,782 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 58,632 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2019 42,147 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 38,524 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 34,519 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes slightly split

Rear coil springs rusted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,037 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 31,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,247 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 25,961 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 22,538 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 17,612 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 VOB 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 77.8%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB registered?

AV09 VOB is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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