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DU10 XEW

2010 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,620 mi
Last recorded95,620 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 XEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 95,620 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 95,619 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits hydro carbon and emissions (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 93,402 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under surface corrosion.

Fail 17 Feb 2023 93,401 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under surface corrosion.

Pass 19 Mar 2022 91,263 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 91,261 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working front (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2021 89,232 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 89,227 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 86,989 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 86,986 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 97,899 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 78,555 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,463 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 53,089 miles

offside rear tyre has small splits in wall

Pass 21 Feb 2015 42,891 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front driveshaft clips loose

nearside rear tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2014 34,053 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 24,395 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 24,395 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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DU10 XEW is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DU10 XEW, 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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DU10 XEW is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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