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YG09 HWR

2009 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,616 mi
Last recorded59,616 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 HWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 59,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 57,917 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 57,917 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 55,246 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 55,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 51,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 49,245 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 49,243 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 46,005 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 45,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 40,283 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 38,118 miles

offside rear inner sill corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 36,376 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 36,375 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,152 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,031 miles

outer edge of n/s front tyre tread worn

Fail 4 Mar 2014 24,933 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,933 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 15,988 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 15,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YG09 HWR is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YG09 HWR, 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 HWR registered?

YG09 HWR is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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