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BD09 BMZ

2009 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,553 mi
Last recorded65,553 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 BMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 65,553 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 63,119 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal travel

Fail 10 Dec 2024 63,113 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal travel

Pass 11 Dec 2023 56,923 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 47,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing & Damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease leaking past clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 36,597 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 36,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 35,268 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 33,900 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 32,149 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre nearing 2mm warning bars

Pass 12 Jun 2017 29,704 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jun 2016 27,769 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 26,781 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 22,450 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 17,142 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 17,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BD09 BMZ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BD09 BMZ, 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 BD09 BMZ registered?

BD09 BMZ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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