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X26 LMW

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,818 mi
Last recorded84,818 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX26 LMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 84,818 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 72,328 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 68,663 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 10 Feb 2023 62,250 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 56,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 51,993 miles

front disc worn

Pass 26 Feb 2020 46,479 miles

front brake discs heavily lipped

nearside rear brakes slow to operate compared with offside

road wheel slight distorted n/s/rear

Fail 25 Feb 2020 46,478 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

front brake discs heavily lipped

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear brakes slow to operate compared with offside

Pass 22 Jan 2019 41,131 miles

offside front shock absorber corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 35,649 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,922 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on outer edge also cracking due to age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on outer edge also cracking due to age (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,107 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,998 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 27,555 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 20,486 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 12,050 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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X26 LMW is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 X26 LMW, 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 X26 LMW registered?

X26 LMW is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is X26 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X26 LMW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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