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YG09 UAR

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,892 mi
Last recorded89,892 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 UAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 89,892 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 89,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,231 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 69,050 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outter door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 61,744 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 61,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 56,787 miles

ADVISE... Front brakes are binding on slightly

STRONGLY ADVISE.. Front brake discs are worn/corroded on the inner faces

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 56,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISE... Front brakes are binding on slightly

STRONGLY ADVISE.. Front brake discs are worn/corroded on the inner faces

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,834 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight bind to offside front brake

Slight uneven tyre wear to near side front and near side rear tyres

Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,579 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 35,416 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,617 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 20 Mar 2012 163,227 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2012 163,227 miles

nearside front wiper blade torn slightly

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 UAR is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UAR, 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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YG09 UAR is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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