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AV59 VXP

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,124 mi
Last recorded65,124 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VXP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 65,124 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 65,124 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 60,466 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake pads low, discs worn & lipped

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Inner cv gaiter has residue around it

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

underside corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2025 60,466 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt head gone (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake pads low, discs worn & lipped

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Inner cv gaiter has residue around it

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

underside corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2024 54,926 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 49,817 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 46,433 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 46,433 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip has become detached (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 40,504 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 36,373 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 36,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 27,946 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 27,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 21,109 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 14,106 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 12,408 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 10,527 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 8,713 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 7,264 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 VXP is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 VXP, 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 VXP registered?

AV59 VXP is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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