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AF59 ZPE

2009 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,066 mi
Last recorded69,066 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 ZPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 69,066 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 67,735 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 65,380 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 65,380 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 58,949 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 53,652 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 51,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - badly perished also - recommended now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 51,777 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - badly perished also - recommended now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 44,099 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 44,099 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 41,485 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 41,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2018 38,531 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 34,726 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2017 34,716 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 31,698 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 28,498 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,412 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,373 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 15,399 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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AF59 ZPE is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF59 ZPE, 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 AF59 ZPE registered?

AF59 ZPE is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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