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YY59 PYH

2009 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,106 mi
Last recorded69,106 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 PYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 69,106 miles

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

Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play Both front (1.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 69,102 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play Both front (1.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 64,281 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 57,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 57,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure Pipe insecure and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 51,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlight lens slight misty

Pass 9 Mar 2021 46,216 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 46,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 42,885 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 37,603 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 37,603 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 30,818 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 30,818 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 25,588 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 20,590 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2015 13,769 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 13,165 miles

both front tyres cracked & perished

Pass 19 Dec 2012 11,862 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 11,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YY59 PYH is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YY59 PYH, 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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YY59 PYH is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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