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AY59 YKB

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,337 mi
Last recorded127,337 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YKB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 127,337 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))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 127,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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 1 Oct 2020 122,467 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

front brake caliper pins worn

Pass 30 Oct 2019 117,553 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged affecting bonnet operation (stiff to open and misaligned)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper casings corroded both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 117,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake pedal has slight travel/spongeyness.

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged affecting bonnet operation (stiff to open and misaligned)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window switch fallen through door panel.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper casings corroded both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 108,712 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 96,025 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)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 96,025 miles

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

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 19 Oct 2016 84,264 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 84,264 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 74,779 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 74,779 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 18 Oct 2014 58,647 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,260 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Oct 2013 44,260 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Oct 2012 31,978 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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AY59 YKB is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY59 YKB, 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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AY59 YKB is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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