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WV59 RCO

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,760 mi
Last recorded44,760 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 RCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 44,760 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 43,259 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 40,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front o/s headlight misty (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate worn (0.1 (b))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 21 Dec 2023 40,434 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear o/s service brake [foot brake ] showing low effort at rear wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front o/s headlight misty (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate worn (0.1 (b))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 22 Dec 2022 36,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear number plates worn (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front o/s outer headlight lens misty (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 31,490 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2020 27,597 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 22,997 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 22,997 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 20,618 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 20,615 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 18,523 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 17,192 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 15,234 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 13,179 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 13,179 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 10,999 miles

all tyres showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2012 8,413 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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WV59 RCO is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV59 RCO, 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 RCO is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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