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MA10 VFY

2010 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,238 mi
Last recorded75,238 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA10 VFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 75,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 66,641 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 66,641 miles

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

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,052 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 58,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced syll (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced syll (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 51,750 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes/hoses/ferrules various (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs corroded

Engine covers restricting inspection

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

Offside Rear Bumper slightly insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 51,750 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes/hoses/ferrules various (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs corroded

Engine covers restricting inspection

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

Offside Rear Bumper slightly insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 43,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 36,183 miles

corrison under car

Pass 13 Aug 2016 34,481 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 28,519 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 21 Sep 2013 28,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre perished

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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MA10 VFY is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MA10 VFY, 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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MA10 VFY is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 May 2010.

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