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AV59 GYS

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,979 mi
Last recorded82,979 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 GYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 82,979 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 82,979 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2025 71,896 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 59,293 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 52,187 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 50,048 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one bulb out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 50,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one bulb out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 48,612 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 47,103 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 45,688 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 45,688 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 44,442 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,664 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 41,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded bot front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 34,238 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 34,238 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 32,674 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,102 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)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 27,102 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 20,989 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 14,888 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 14,888 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 GYS is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GYS, 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 GYS registered?

AV59 GYS is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 September 2009.

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