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CY10 MVM

2010 Suzuki Alto

Pink Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,318 mi
Last recorded86,318 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY10 MVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 86,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion suspension component's

Fail 9 Feb 2026 86,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion suspension component's

Pass 11 Feb 2025 76,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 76,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 67,537 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake backing plate fouling brake disc

Fail 12 Feb 2024 67,536 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake backing plate fouling brake disc

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear brake randomly locks on when in reverse

Pass 9 Feb 2023 58,118 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 47,924 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 47,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 37,406 miles

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

both inner cv boot clips leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2020 29,129 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 29,129 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 19,987 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 19,696 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 18,145 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 18,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 16,174 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

offside front and offside rear tyres heavily cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2016 16,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

offside front and offside rear tyres heavily cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,321 miles

both offside tyres have cracks in the tread.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 10,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,788 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 10,096 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2013 10,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CY10 MVM is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Pink with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CY10 MVM, 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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CY10 MVM is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 July 2010.

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