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LY09 MAC

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,418 mi
Last recorded63,418 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 MAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 63,418 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 63,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 49,253 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 35,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre size 155/65/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre size 155/65/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 29,305 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 27,903 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 26,515 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 24,969 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 22,198 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 19,852 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 17,271 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 14,574 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 11,778 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 8,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 8,976 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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LY09 MAC is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 44,021 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 LY09 MAC, 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 15 years old, this Suzuki Alto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY09 MAC registered?

LY09 MAC is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 February 2011.

Is LY09 MAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY09 MAC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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