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DV10 LFY

2010 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,107 mi
Last recorded87,107 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV10 LFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 87,107 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 85,579 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 85,564 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S and N/S front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 85,537 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 76,754 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 76,754 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Hanging from centre rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 68,869 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 62,054 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 60,152 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 58,289 miles

Front tyres worn on inside

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 53,563 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,525 miles

Corrosion on OSF brake pipe

Pass 28 Apr 2016 42,391 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 42,391 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 37,584 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,594 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,814 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 29,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DV10 LFY is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DV10 LFY, 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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DV10 LFY is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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