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YX09 ZHN

2009 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,544 mi
Last recorded111,544 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 ZHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 111,544 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 111,520 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front coil springs & suspension legs corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front & nearside rear tyres worn

nearside front lower wishbone bushes slightly perished

rear axle beam & suspension arms corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear inner sills & suspension mount area,s corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2020 107,541 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 107,541 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 95,566 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,572 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 88,572 miles

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

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

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,070 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 28 Mar 2017 82,070 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working new bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Registration plate lamp not working new bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,785 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 73,785 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 65,363 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 65,363 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)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 55,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 55,033 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 44,674 miles

NSF tyre on 2mm

OSF tyre on 2mm

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,450 miles

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

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 ZHN is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc 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 ZHN, 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 ZHN registered?

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

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