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YX09 ZRL

2009 Suzuki Alto

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,051 mi
Last recorded82,051 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 ZRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 82,051 miles

Both front tyres wearing from inner edges

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Sill repaired with filler

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 81,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing from inner edges

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Sill repaired with filler

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 75,215 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 75,215 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF brake pads close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 2mm - Tyre worn from edges (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 3mm - Tyre worn from edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 16 Mar 2019 66,195 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 55,909 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,236 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,433 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,190 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 39,190 miles

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

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,920 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 31,920 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,901 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 ZRL is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZRL, 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 ZRL registered?

YX09 ZRL is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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