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YG09 GYU

2009 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

67,132 mi
Last recorded67,132 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 GYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 67,132 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 67,132 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 6 May 2025 66,299 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 64,709 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 64,709 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 63,164 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 63,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2022 61,628 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 59,698 miles

Coolant leak lower radiator ()

Fail 28 Apr 2021 59,698 miles

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak lower radiator ()

Pass 6 May 2020 58,791 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 58,791 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2019 56,877 miles

Slight Corrosion on o/s/r & n/s/r inner sills

Pass 29 Dec 2018 55,773 miles

smear from front wipers and split

front and rear springs corroded

inner cv boots leaking grease past clips

Pass 18 Dec 2017 47,999 miles

ns washer jet inop but os works and covers both sides

Pass 30 Dec 2016 39,605 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 39,605 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 33,820 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 May 2016 33,820 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 25,038 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 16,236 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 10,352 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 9,511 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 6,914 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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YG09 GYU is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YG09 GYU, 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 YG09 GYU registered?

YG09 GYU is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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