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FV59 VEW

2010 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,362 mi
Last recorded72,362 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 VEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 72,362 miles

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

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

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

slighly spongy brake pedal all reading and reserve travel ok

Fail 19 Dec 2025 72,362 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

slighly spongy brake pedal all reading and reserve travel ok

Pass 11 Dec 2024 68,835 miles

Front windscreen has small chip in it

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 68,835 miles

Front windscreen has small chip in it

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 58,888 miles

Front windscreen has small chip in it

Fail 20 Dec 2023 58,888 miles

Front windscreen has small chip in it

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 48,068 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 38,995 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 31,743 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 26,317 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 18,307 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 12,303 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 7,195 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 7,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 3,665 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 3,243 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 2,816 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 2,816 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 2,389 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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FV59 VEW is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 FV59 VEW, 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 FV59 VEW registered?

FV59 VEW is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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The MOT history for FV59 VEW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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