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YG59 SWK

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,186 mi
Last recorded25,186 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 SWK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 25,186 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 23,513 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 21,692 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 21,691 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 19,505 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 17,576 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 15,998 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 14,882 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 12,557 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 11,532 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 10,989 miles

Offside Front tyre 3mm and wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 9,783 miles

Offside Front tyre just legal 3mm wearing on inside.

Offside Front tyre just legal wearing on inside.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 8,535 miles

both front tyres scrubber on inner and outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 7,059 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 5,235 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 5,235 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SWK is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG59 SWK registered?

YG59 SWK is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is YG59 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 SWK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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