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YC09 FDO

2009 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,745 mi
Last recorded63,745 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 FDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2021 63,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 May 2020 59,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front outer door handles broken

Fail 26 May 2020 59,419 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front outer door handles broken

nearside front tyre cracking badly on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2018 56,019 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 56,017 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 53,820 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 53,819 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 50,914 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,073 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,629 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,112 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 35,506 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 31,832 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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YC09 FDO is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YC09 FDO, 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 YC09 FDO registered?

YC09 FDO is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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