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AV59 HVP

2009 Suzuki Alto

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,025 mi
Last recorded115,025 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 HVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 115,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 100,086 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 100,086 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 81,727 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 81,725 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 64,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2022 64,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2021 37,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 19,902 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 19,901 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 18,229 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 18,229 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 16,488 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front edge wear (pressures) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 14,656 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and have 3mm tread depth left.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 12,490 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 10,453 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 8,319 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 8,319 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 6,474 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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AV59 HVP is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HVP, 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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AV59 HVP is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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