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WX09 SNJ

2009 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

48,079 mi
Last recorded48,079 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX09 SNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 48,079 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 47,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 47,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm worn outer/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and perished (155/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 42,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight grease loss from cv boot

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

Offside Front Inner slight grease loss from cv boot

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged but secures and releases

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))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 42,186 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner slight grease loss from cv boot

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

Offside Front Inner slight grease loss from cv boot

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged but secures and releases

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 27 Sep 2021 36,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter lost small amount of grease

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

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter lost small amount of grease

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 36,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter lost small amount of grease

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

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter lost small amount of grease

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 32,913 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor leaking grease

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

Offside Front Inner cv gaitor leaking grease

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))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 32,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor leaking grease

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

Offside Front Inner cv gaitor leaking grease

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 30,268 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 30,268 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 26,728 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 23,404 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 23,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has very heavy wear on inner and outer edges.

Wear ridge on front brake discs.

Pass 24 Sep 2016 20,083 miles

N/S/R tyre has heavy wear to inner and outer shoulders due to low pressure. Advise replacement soon.

Fail 24 Sep 2016 20,083 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

N/S/R tyre has heavy wear to inner and outer shoulders due to low pressure. Advise replacement soon.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Lamp unplugged. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam Lamp unplugged. (1.7.5a)

O/S wiper getting poor.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 16,359 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 16,359 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 12,224 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 12,224 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 6,109 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 6,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 686 miles

front exhaust joint is getting rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2012 29,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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WX09 SNJ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 WX09 SNJ, 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 WX09 SNJ registered?

WX09 SNJ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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