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YH09 OES

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,921 mi
Last recorded92,921 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 OES
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 92,921 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 92,921 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 92,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 82,559 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Jan 2024 78,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 78,920 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 73,875 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2023 73,866 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2022 70,257 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 65,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel filler pipe corroded slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2020 63,037 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 61,241 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 61,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 55,653 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 55,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 50,916 miles

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

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

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

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

advise general vehicle corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2015 45,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 40,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 37,847 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 37,847 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 32,843 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 29,858 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 29,858 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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YH09 OES is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YH09 OES, 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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YH09 OES is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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