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YH59 HSL

2009 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,153 mi
Last recorded61,153 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 HSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 61,153 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 61,153 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 60,226 miles

Front no bonnet stay

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 60,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust & hangers corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 60,128 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust & hangers corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 59,921 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 58,009 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 58,006 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s rear bumper as slight damage

Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,537 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 57,535 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,249 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 55,245 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 53,668 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 53,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2017 53,204 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 44,482 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2016 44,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2015 36,566 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 21,135 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 21,135 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 19,027 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 18,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YH59 HSL is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YH59 HSL, 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 YH59 HSL registered?

YH59 HSL is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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