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YX09 PUU

2009 Suzuki Alto

Pink Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,850 mi
Last recorded140,850 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 PUU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 140,850 miles

all under vehicle and all sills,chassis ,suspension an subrame corroded but not hold

Pass 10 Jun 2020 135,839 miles

Coil spring corroded 2x front and 2x rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 132,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 132,037 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust snapped at cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 115,605 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside brake pipe from abs pump to connecting block coated with grease

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside brake pipe from abs pump to connecting block coated with grease

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 115,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 155/65 14 75t (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside brake pipe from abs pump to connecting block coated with grease

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside brake pipe from abs pump to connecting block coated with grease

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,069 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 98,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,305 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 63,305 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,786 miles

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

front brakes worn

rear tyres worn

Fail 10 Mar 2014 46,786 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,697 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 31,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,922 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 21,922 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YX09 PUU is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Pink with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YX09 PUU, 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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YX09 PUU is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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