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JW09 MCC

2010 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,797 mi
Last recorded171,797 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW09 MCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 171,797 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 171,780 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2024 152,359 miles

horn sound could be better working

Pass 17 May 2023 122,697 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 122,697 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 96,004 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 96,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 70,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

anti skid light on road test light go out

Fail 24 May 2021 70,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

anti skid light on road test light go out

Pass 2 Jun 2020 54,831 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 33,261 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 23,348 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 21,845 miles

both front tyre valves slightly deteriorated/splitting

Pass 16 May 2016 20,216 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 May 2015 16,178 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 12,134 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking slightly

Fail 8 May 2014 12,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre cracking slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2013 8,310 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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JW09 MCC is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JW09 MCC, 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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JW09 MCC is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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