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AU10 XMV

2010 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,342 mi
Last recorded72,342 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 XMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 72,342 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 72,338 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 66,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted side. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 61,678 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 61,678 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2023 57,077 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 57,077 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 51,600 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 44,004 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 44,004 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 36,729 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 36,729 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 27,520 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 20,554 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 20,554 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 13,207 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Feb 2016 5,418 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 648 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 647 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 535 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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AU10 XMV is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 45,738 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 AU10 XMV, 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 16 years old, this Suzuki Alto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU10 XMV is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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