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WV59 MKA

2009 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,854 mi
Last recorded92,854 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 MKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 92,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes corroded

damage to side and sill

Pass 1 Dec 2022 82,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Dec 2022 82,667 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Dec 2021 73,395 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 73,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes at joiner under o/s/f floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 73,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes at joiner under o/s/f floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 70,750 miles

bonnet stay missing

front bumper damaged on near side

Fail 4 Nov 2019 70,570 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

bonnet stay missing

front bumper damaged on near side

Pass 30 Oct 2018 66,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,313 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 63,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 60,329 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Bumper loose due to impact damage but not insecure.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail/screw in tread area. 155/65R14 75S

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Cracked and perished. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Cracked and perished. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Washer jet partially blocked.

Rear Wiper blade split.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,012 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2013 43,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

small cut in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 43,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

small cut in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 39,644 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 39,644 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front wipers ends split.

front wiper blades smear screen slightly.

rear wiper blade ends split.

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 MKA is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV59 MKA, 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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WV59 MKA is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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