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LM10 BVO

2010 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,234 mi
Last recorded82,234 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 BVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 82,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 82,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 72,558 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 72,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 62,867 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 62,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 57,383 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 50,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush perished /splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush perished /splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear torsion bar bent!

Fail 9 Jul 2021 50,791 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush perished /splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush perished /splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear torsion bar bent!

Pass 29 Jun 2020 45,192 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre tread just on legal limit

bonnet support bar clip broken

both front tyres wearing inner/outer edges

rear beam axle stabilizer bar bent

Fail 24 Jun 2020 45,089 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split 15" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre tread just on legal limit

bonnet support bar clip broken

both front tyres wearing inner/outer edges

front brake discs wearing thin /lipped

front brake pads getting low approx 3mm left?

rear beam axle stabilizer bar bent

Pass 22 Jul 2019 39,425 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 39,425 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 34,410 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 32,138 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive front to rear chassis leg (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 30 May 2017 32,115 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged front to rear (7.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive front to rear chassis leg (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 30,503 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 30,503 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 24,751 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 24,748 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2013 16,527 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 16,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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LM10 BVO is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LM10 BVO, 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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LM10 BVO is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 April 2010.

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