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AO09 WMJ

2009 Suzuki Alto

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,978 mi
Last recorded113,978 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 WMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 113,978 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer 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 9 Sep 2019 109,493 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

Corrosion to exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Corrosion to undercarriage, chassis and components

Damage to bodywork

Damage to osf tyre sidewall

Exhaust blow audible at front catalytic converter / front pipe joint area

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

Fail 9 Sep 2019 109,493 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

Corrosion to exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Corrosion to undercarriage, chassis and components

Damage to bodywork

Damage to osf tyre sidewall

Exhaust blow audible at front catalytic converter / front pipe joint area

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 103,959 miles

Corrosion to undercarriage, chassis and components

Damage to osf tyre sidewall

Exhaust blow audible

Ns rear view mirror loose

Fail 10 Sep 2018 103,959 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to undercarriage, chassis and components

Damage to osf tyre sidewall

Ns rear view mirror loose

Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,636 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,406 miles

osr tyre badly perished

Fail 21 Jun 2016 71,366 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osr tyre badly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,728 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 62,724 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 50,656 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 50,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 38,224 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 25,837 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 WMJ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AO09 WMJ, 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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AO09 WMJ is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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