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FV10 DSE

2010 Suzuki Alto

Brown Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,267 mi
Last recorded82,267 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 DSE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 82,267 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 75,162 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 66,545 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 57,585 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 57,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 50,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 43,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 37,845 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 37,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked but no cords exposed or felt (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 31,943 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 25 Sep 2017 27,967 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 27,374 miles

Nearside Rear small cuts in n s r tyre,cords not showing

Pass 8 Mar 2016 25,176 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all under body (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

bonnet stay clip broken

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,768 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 18,356 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 DSE is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Brown with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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