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YB09 BWX

2009 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,106 mi
Last recorded37,106 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 BWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 37,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 29,309 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 25,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented into tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 25,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented into tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 19,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 18,006 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 17,005 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 15,501 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 13,900 miles

Both rear tyres micro cracking on outer walls

Pass 19 Sep 2016 12,424 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 10,972 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2014 9,290 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 7,866 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 6,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 6,160 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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YB09 BWX is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YB09 BWX, 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 BWX registered?

YB09 BWX is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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