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HV10 XSU

2010 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,332 mi
Last recorded127,332 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 XSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 127,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension components corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2026 127,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension components corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2025 125,334 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2024 123,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 123,184 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 121,146 miles

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

Rear Number plate delaminating

Rear Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Accident damage

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 118,794 miles

accident damage to near side front

all brake pipes corroded

near side front side repeater difficult to see due to accident damage

Fail 22 Mar 2022 118,794 miles

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

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

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

accident damage to near side front

all brake pipes corroded

near side front side repeater difficult to see due to accident damage

rotational engine noise from alternator area

Pass 16 Mar 2021 112,445 miles

accident damage to offside rear door and nearside front wing

front brake pads are about 2mm

nearside number plate light is not working

Pass 31 Mar 2020 99,185 miles

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

n/s/f body damage

Pass 21 Mar 2019 82,187 miles

accident damage to offside rear door

offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge and close to its limit

Fail 21 Mar 2019 82,187 miles

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

accident damage to offside rear door

offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge and close to its limit

Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

accident damage to offside rear door

Fail 22 Mar 2018 69,990 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

accident damage to offside rear door

Pass 21 Mar 2017 62,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small cut in n/s front tyre side wall

Fail 21 Mar 2017 62,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small cut in n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread &worn on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread &worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Mar 2016 52,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread &worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread &worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,214 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,728 miles

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

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

light cracking in the tread on both rear tyres.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 26,100 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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HV10 XSU is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HV10 XSU, 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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HV10 XSU is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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