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AO09 OZG

2009 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,444 mi
Last recorded102,444 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 OZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 102,444 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 98,962 miles

exhaust knocking on body at rear

rear tyres getting low and cracked

some parts of suspension and some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2024 92,363 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 85,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both main front to rear brake pipes have been greased

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

knocking noise on front of vehicle , no faults found at time of test, possible shocks?

road springs rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2022 85,347 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both brake pipes which previously failed have been greased,

noise on front suspension no fault found , possible front shocks knocking inside?

Fail 8 Jun 2022 85,326 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

noise on front suspension no fault found , possible front shocks knocking inside?

Pass 28 May 2021 78,648 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,472 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 74,292 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 68,603 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,987 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,358 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 47,537 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,161 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 33,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres worn close to limit + n/s/f tyre bald on out side edge.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,173 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to limit + n/s/f tyre bald on out side edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 25,633 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 25,020 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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AO09 OZG is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OZG, 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 OZG registered?

AO09 OZG is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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