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AO09 OAY

2009 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,817 mi
Last recorded87,817 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 OAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 87,817 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 87,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 78,626 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 72,823 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,644 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 62,951 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 60,805 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks starting to appear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 43,005 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 37,378 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,375 miles

Front wipers deteriorated.

Pass 19 May 2015 34,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 24,954 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,775 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 May 2012 14,854 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 May 2012 14,854 miles

Offside Front 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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AO09 OAY is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO09 OAY, 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 AO09 OAY registered?

AO09 OAY is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is AO09 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 OAY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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