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YH59 KVY

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,061 mi
Last recorded65,061 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 KVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 65,061 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 62,623 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 60,222 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 57,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 54,822 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 54,822 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 53,151 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 51,150 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 51,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 46,525 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,284 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 42,284 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 37,362 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,441 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 32,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65r14 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 27,799 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 27,798 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 22,373 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 17,223 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 17,223 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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YH59 KVY is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KVY, 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 KVY registered?

YH59 KVY is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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