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YH09 PEO

2009 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,503 mi
Last recorded80,503 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 PEO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 80,503 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 76,001 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 73,550 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 73,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,862 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 72,860 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 71,607 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,731 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 70,731 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 69,366 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 67,607 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 59,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 52,691 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 52,691 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,277 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 36,184 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 29,549 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 29,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,066 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,575 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 PEO is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PEO, 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 YH09 PEO registered?

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

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