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HY10 RYV

2010 Suzuki Alto

Pink Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

68,274 mi
Last recorded68,274 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY10 RYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 68,274 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 68,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 63,734 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn

headlamps misty

Fail 11 Jun 2024 63,734 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn

headlamps misty

Pass 7 Jun 2023 62,787 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 62,787 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 62,772 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body damage

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2022 59,335 miles

Airbox/air filter assembly loose/damaged

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front bonnet prop missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split/smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear bumper loose/damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2022 59,335 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Airbox/air filter assembly loose/damaged

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front bonnet prop missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split/smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear bumper loose/damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2021 56,822 miles

Front Nearside and Offside- wiper blades in poor condition and very fine scratches on windscreen.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside- beam patterns just visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 49,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear pipes to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 49,626 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear pipes to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 43,446 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH INNER SHAFT BOOTS LEAKING SLIGHTLY (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 43,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH INNER SHAFT BOOTS LEAKING SLIGHTLY (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,573 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 37,573 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 32,272 miles

Nearside washer jet not working

Fail 23 Mar 2017 32,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside washer jet not working

Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,988 miles

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

Offside Front tyre 3mm 155/65 14

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre 3.5mm

Fail 29 Mar 2016 25,988 miles

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

Offside Front tyre 3mm 155/65 14

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre 3.5mm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,803 miles

n/s/f brake binding

Fail 27 Mar 2015 20,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s wiper poor condition

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 28 Mar 2014 16,373 miles

155/65/14

n/s/r tyre low tread outer edge and cut in tyre wall

Fail 25 Mar 2013 12,898 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 12,898 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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HY10 RYV is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Pink with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 HY10 RYV, 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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HY10 RYV is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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