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AO09 RRU

2009 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

56,118 mi
Last recorded56,118 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 RRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 56,118 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 50,743 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 45,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 39,616 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 34,071 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 28,555 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 23,918 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 18,059 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 12,157 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 5,018 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 2,962 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 2,576 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 2,266 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 2,266 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 1,926 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 1,450 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 RRU is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

AO09 RRU is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 May 2009.

Is AO09 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 RRU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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