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K18 AMU

2010 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,722 mi
Last recorded87,722 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 AMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 87,722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides on rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 87,722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides on rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 83,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 83,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 79,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre misshaped

Pass 24 Nov 2022 66,866 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 66,866 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2021 56,542 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 48,010 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 48,010 miles

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

Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 40,995 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 33,937 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,037 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 20,185 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 20,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 13,993 miles

offside tront tyre bald on both edges

Fail 5 Jun 2015 13,993 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside tront tyre bald on both edges

Pass 6 Jan 2014 6,606 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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K18 AMU is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc 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 K18 AMU, 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 K18 AMU registered?

K18 AMU is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 June 2010.

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