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YB09 EAJ

2009 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,335 mi
Last recorded57,335 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 EAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 57,335 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 54,708 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filer neck

Pass 23 Jul 2024 53,953 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 53,089 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 51,791 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 49,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 46,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,195 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 39,913 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 35,728 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,193 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 31,193 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 27,025 miles

both rear tyres worn on the outer edges

Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,609 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2013 17,786 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 12,779 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 EAJ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Black 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 YB09 EAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YB09 EAJ?

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What year was YB09 EAJ registered?

YB09 EAJ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is YB09 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 EAJ 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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