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YG59 KBP

2009 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,142 mi
Last recorded39,142 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 KBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 39,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 37,928 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inc trailing arms / subframes / struts / spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

abs unit damp but not leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2020 36,440 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inc sub frames / front struts / trailing arms / rear spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 36,381 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 to renew (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inc sub frames / front struts / trailing arms / rear spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inside pipe on a b s unit may have a very slight leak

Pass 10 Aug 2019 33,657 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inc front struts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 30,552 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 27,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,124 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 20,617 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 16,633 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 16,631 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 12,975 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 12,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 10,783 miles

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

Front brakes binding slightly

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

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 KBP is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG59 KBP, 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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YG59 KBP is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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