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WV09 JGX

2009 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,771 mi
Last recorded120,771 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 JGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 120,771 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 111,183 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 106,280 miles

Nearside Front Outer door handle insecure but still open door.

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

Rear bumper slight damage.

Fail 22 Jul 2021 106,280 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer door handle insecure but still open door.

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

Rear bumper slight damage.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 94,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 94,846 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 81,473 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 81,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,723 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,865 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 70,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 57,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front inner brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 7 Mar 2014 57,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front inner brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 16 Mar 2013 36,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

tyre size 155/65/14

Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

tyre size 155/65/14

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,284 miles

Nearside wiper plade split on ends

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 29,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

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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WV09 JGX 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 64.7%.

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 WV09 JGX, 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 WV09 JGX registered?

WV09 JGX is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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