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BD09 HVO

2009 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,071 mi
Last recorded47,071 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 HVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 47,071 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 44,105 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 44,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 41,552 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 41,551 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,463 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 34,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inner both front tyres wearing

rear axle corroded

wipers smearing screen

Fail 1 Aug 2015 34,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner both front tyres wearing

rear axle corroded

wipers smearing screen

Pass 25 Jul 2014 25,533 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 18,849 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 12,798 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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BD09 HVO is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD09 HVO, 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 HVO registered?

BD09 HVO is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is BD09 HVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 HVO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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