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YE59 OWR

2009 Suzuki Alto

Brown Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,010 mi
Last recorded92,010 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 OWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 92,010 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front subframe , rear axle and various underbody sections / inner sills and crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear springs heavily corroded

service pedal has little reserve travel

Fail 7 Nov 2024 91,863 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe excessively corroded and leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe between the drum and flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at the offside front join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe between the drum and flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe is excessively corroded and leaking at the offside front join (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe where it joins to the offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 89,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 89,014 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 80,125 miles

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

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 73,639 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,490 miles

both front tyre's cracking and perishing

Pass 7 Oct 2019 61,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from Rear View Mirror ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 56,678 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,904 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 47,288 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 40,456 miles

item removed from screen

Pass 13 Oct 2014 34,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Nov 2013 26,418 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 19,373 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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YE59 OWR is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Brown with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YE59 OWR, 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 YE59 OWR registered?

YE59 OWR is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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