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YB09 EXM

2009 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,978 mi
Last recorded122,978 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 EXM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 122,978 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 115,557 miles

front to rear all mechanical components corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2024 100,584 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 89,751 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 83,061 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 79,139 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 May 2019 74,435 miles

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2019 74,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,273 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,522 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 63,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,649 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,069 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 49,069 miles

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

osf tyre 2mm

Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,297 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,678 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 EXM is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EXM, 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

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What year was YB09 EXM registered?

YB09 EXM is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is YB09 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB09 EXM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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