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YG59 HYH

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,265 mi
Last recorded74,265 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 HYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 74,265 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 69,646 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 65,101 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 65,101 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 65,099 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 59,206 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 56,189 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 56,184 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 51,598 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 47,789 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 47,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 43,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 37,365 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 36,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

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

Offside Rear bumper has damage

coolant level low

Fail 14 Oct 2017 36,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

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

Offside Rear bumper has damage

coolant level low

Pass 7 Oct 2016 32,265 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 27,328 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 22,136 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 17,567 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 12,822 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 12,822 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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YG59 HYH is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 YG59 HYH, 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 YG59 HYH registered?

YG59 HYH is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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