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AY09 WGU

2009 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,399 mi
Last recorded42,399 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 WGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 42,399 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 42,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 41,886 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle beam is corroded

Underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 41,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 41,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 40,612 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 37,969 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Feb 2018 35,121 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 32,005 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 28,213 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,846 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 18,557 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 12,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

OSF & NSR tyres wearing on outer edge.

OSR tyre perishing on outer wall.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 9,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 9,384 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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AY09 WGU is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY09 WGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY09 WGU registered?

AY09 WGU is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is AY09 WGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 WGU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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