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L12 RYA

2010 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,347 mi
Last recorded93,347 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 RYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 93,347 miles

Central Front Front crash bar damaged but not within 30cm of suspension components

Fail 6 May 2026 93,347 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Front crash bar damaged but not within 30cm of suspension components

Pass 3 Mar 2025 91,470 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 78,688 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,890 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 73,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 60,892 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 49,313 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 46,072 miles

Nearside Front inner cv gaiter weeping grease from clip

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2017 42,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ON LEGAL LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

REAR SUSPENSION PARTS CORODDED NOT WEAK

Fail 7 May 2017 42,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ON LEGAL LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

REAR SUSPENSION PARTS CORODDED NOT WEAK

Pass 14 May 2016 37,861 miles

both front brake discs slight pitted on edges

Pass 14 May 2015 35,179 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 35,179 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Oct 2014 34,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,390 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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L12 RYA is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L12 RYA, 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 L12 RYA registered?

L12 RYA is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 September 2010.

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