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YC09 WXE

2009 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,032 mi
Last recorded82,032 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 WXE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 82,032 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 82,032 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 76,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 76,037 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 65,787 miles

Nearside Front outer door handle not sitting correctly /poor fit or faulty

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seats not in use & no acess to rear seat belts

Pass 24 May 2018 57,803 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))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm and worn on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 57,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear,rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear,rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm and worn on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 52,778 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 49,211 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 28 May 2015 42,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 34,995 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 26,623 miles

front reg plate starting to delaminate at top

Pass 2 Jun 2012 20,729 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 20,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 WXE is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

YC09 WXE is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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