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YC09 WWS

2009 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,443 mi
Last recorded107,443 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 WWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 107,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 107,443 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 105,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corrosion (frame and suspension components)

Pass 4 Jan 2024 104,292 miles

Front Subframe corroded but not weakened

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not weakened

Pass 6 Jan 2023 102,849 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 102,844 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both sides (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 100,625 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 100,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 97,200 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 8 May 2018 93,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose leading to ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2018 93,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose leading to ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2017 90,812 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 90,381 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper worn

Pass 16 May 2016 74,466 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 60,900 miles

rear number plate light fault o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 7 May 2014 50,463 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 47,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 May 2012 39,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front plate poor

pads low

wipers poor

Pass 11 May 2012 39,488 miles

front plate poor

pads low

wipers poor

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 WWS 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 WWS, 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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YC09 WWS is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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