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WV09 JGY

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,113 mi
Last recorded82,113 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 JGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 82,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 81,609 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 79,838 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 77,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of o/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,399 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 74,377 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Would not stop fuel coming out of filler neck in the event of an accident. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 69,979 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 69,921 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,093 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 58,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 48,206 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,271 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,651 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,641 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,887 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,819 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,575 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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WV09 JGY is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WV09 JGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV09 JGY registered?

WV09 JGY is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is WV09 JGY safe to buy?

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