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WV59 LVG

2009 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

137,972 mi
Last recorded137,972 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 LVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 137,972 miles

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2022 137,966 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 137,944 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested test abandoned (excessive smoke) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 137,722 miles

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

Some travel on pedal, possible adjustment/bleed

Fail 14 Jan 2021 137,722 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Some travel on pedal, possible adjustment/bleed

Pass 15 Jan 2020 120,415 miles

Nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 15 Jan 2019 99,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2019 99,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2018 85,304 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 85,304 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 224,667 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2016 79,427 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2015 69,759 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 56,723 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 56,723 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,932 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

nearside rear tyre worn outer tread below 1.6mm.

perish marks/cracks in offside rear tyre.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 44,932 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

nearside rear tyre worn outer tread below 1.6mm.

perish marks/cracks in offside rear tyre.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 33,585 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 33,585 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter,slight leak [clip loose]

slight perish marks in offside rear tyre.

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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WV59 LVG is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 WV59 LVG, 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 WV59 LVG registered?

WV59 LVG is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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