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YB09 BWJ

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,355 mi
Last recorded102,355 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 BWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 102,355 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 98,848 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 97,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 93,005 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 93,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 88,176 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 88,174 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,626 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 82,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 78,662 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 74,431 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,175 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 65,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,006 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,196 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 55,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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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YB09 BWJ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YB09 BWJ, 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 YB09 BWJ registered?

YB09 BWJ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 July 2009.

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