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FV10 DRZ

2010 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,459 mi
Last recorded106,459 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 DRZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 106,459 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 105,664 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 105,655 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 99,002 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 94,596 miles

Front catalytic exhaust joint is badly corroded/wearing thin

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a bad misting of oil

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 94,579 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from front union to rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front catalytic exhaust joint is badly corroded/wearing thin

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a bad misting of oil

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

Pass 16 May 2019 87,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 15 May 2019 87,486 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 75,727 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,748 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 40,066 miles

grease on inner cv joints and n/s steering rack gaiter

Fail 23 Oct 2015 40,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

grease on inner cv joints and n/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 12 Nov 2014 30,474 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2013 22,193 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 18,643 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 18,643 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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FV10 DRZ is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV10 DRZ, 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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What year was FV10 DRZ registered?

FV10 DRZ is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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