2009 Suzuki Alto · 18,334 MOT tests
2009 Suzuki Alto reliability
2009 Suzuki Altos fail 37.7% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 11 Alto years (18,334 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Altos: 33.4%)
- 37.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Altos: 33.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 65,489
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,334
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 53% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.1% of tests fail here (90% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 26% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Suzuki Alto
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.8%
- Brakes10.9%
- Suspension10.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8%
- Tyres6.7%
- Body, chassis and structure4.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 5.14%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 4.95%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.34%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.21%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.61%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.47%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (22.51%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.09%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.76%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11.6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.18%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Alto year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Suzuki Alto reliable?
2009 Suzuki Altos fail 37.7% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 11 Alto years (18,334 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Suzuki Alto MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (5.14% of tests), position lamp not working (4.95% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Suzuki Alto have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Suzuki Alto shows 65,489 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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