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YT09 CXA

2009 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

76,389 mi
Last recorded76,389 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 CXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 76,389 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 76,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,811 miles

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

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

reverse light inoperative

rust on underside

Fail 3 Oct 2019 72,811 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

reverse light inoperative

rust on underside

Pass 4 Aug 2018 67,005 miles

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

Nearside Front slight damage to bumper/wing

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both main brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2018 67,005 miles

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

Nearside Front slight damage to bumper/wing

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

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

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both main brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,390 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2017 59,387 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 25 May 2016 51,891 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 44,655 miles

accident damage to nearside front

Fail 30 May 2015 44,655 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accident damage to nearside front

Pass 28 May 2014 37,842 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 37,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 25 May 2013 33,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

damage on front wing

slight grease leak /o/s/f drive shaft inner boot

Pass 25 May 2013 33,571 miles

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

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

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

damage on front wing

slight grease leak /o/s/f drive shaft inner boot

Pass 26 May 2012 26,877 miles

damage to n/s/f wheel trim

slight grease leak o/s/f inner drive boot

slight split n/s wiper blade

Fail 26 May 2012 26,877 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s/f wheel trim

slight grease leak o/s/f inner drive boot

slight split n/s wiper blade

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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YT09 CXA is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YT09 CXA, 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 YT09 CXA registered?

YT09 CXA is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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