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AV09 WXJ

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,209 mi
Last recorded142,209 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 WXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 142,209 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 142,209 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 133,316 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 133,316 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 125,647 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 125,647 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 116,647 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 116,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 105,492 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 105,492 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 93,922 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 93,922 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,132 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 63,222 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 63,222 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,491 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,618 miles

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 WXJ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WXJ, 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 WXJ registered?

AV09 WXJ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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