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GJ10 UPA

2010 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,750 mi
Last recorded89,750 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 UPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 89,750 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 87,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 87,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 77,435 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 77,435 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 71,228 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 71,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 67,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm. Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm. Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 67,088 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm. Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm. Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 60,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 55,536 miles

Front Both inner cv boots leaking grease but not allowing dirt in.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 49,203 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 49,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 42,809 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 32,351 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear Tyres are cracked and perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2014 22,286 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 22,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads are low

offside front tyre is low on the inner and outer edges

Pass 16 May 2013 15,106 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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GJ10 UPA is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ10 UPA, 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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GJ10 UPA is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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