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YC09 OFT

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,878 mi
Last recorded92,878 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 OFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 92,878 miles

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

under side as age related corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2025 92,878 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under side as age related corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2024 82,356 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 82,355 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 82,205 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE TO TRAIL ARM MOUNT. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected AXLE TO TRAIL ARM MOUNT CORRODED AND DETACHED. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN BELOW 2MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 80,093 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 78,484 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 75,241 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 72,248 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 72,246 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 66,779 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 59,816 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,253 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,731 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 38,678 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,860 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,578 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 19,336 miles

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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YC09 OFT is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC09 OFT, 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 OFT registered?

YC09 OFT is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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