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AV59 FAF

2009 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,091 mi
Last recorded162,091 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 FAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 162,091 miles

Rear coil springs and other components corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2025 162,055 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear coil springs and other components corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 144,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 131,566 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 123,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside rear corroded in place. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothside rear inner sills corroded in place. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside front ,should replace,a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,217 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 114,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 108,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 100,384 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 85,415 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front inner starting to leak grease (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front inner starting to leak grease (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear on limit and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 78,152 miles

n/s/f , o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,862 miles

horn not very loud

Fail 27 Oct 2015 68,862 miles

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

horn not very loud

Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,158 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 60,798 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 60,798 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,910 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 53,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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AV59 FAF is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV59 FAF, 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 AV59 FAF registered?

AV59 FAF is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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