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YC09 VWU

2009 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,601 mi
Last recorded31,601 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 VWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 31,601 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 31,599 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 26,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion everywhere

Fail 28 May 2024 26,054 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion everywhere

Pass 25 May 2023 22,272 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 21,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake Drum Back Plates Corroded

Pass 10 May 2021 20,553 miles

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

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

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

corroded underneath

Pass 28 May 2020 19,706 miles

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

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

corroded underneath

Fail 26 May 2020 19,706 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

corroded underneath

Pass 7 May 2019 18,616 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 17,251 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 17,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2017 16,008 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 14,362 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 12,144 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 12,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 10,132 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 8,216 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 6,469 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 6,469 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 VWU is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

YC09 VWU is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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