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YX09 ZHJ

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,722 mi
Last recorded64,722 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 ZHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 64,722 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 58,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 58,947 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 55,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 51,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 49,001 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 49,001 miles

Offside Rear 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 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))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 47,319 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,702 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 30,483 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 24,303 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,505 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 11,286 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 11,265 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight tears on both rear tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2013 3,668 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 3,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 3,110 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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YX09 ZHJ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZHJ, 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 YX09 ZHJ registered?

YX09 ZHJ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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