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MK10 DNU

2010 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

42,950 mi
Last recorded42,950 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 DNU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 42,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 42,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 41,972 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 41,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 40,367 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Oct 2023 40,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 39,606 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot slight leak at clip

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 39,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot slight leak at clip

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 38,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 38,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 37,029 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 34,970 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 34,970 miles

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

Offside Front Inner CV boot leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2018 30,519 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 30,519 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARING NOT CHECKED (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 24,876 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 19,948 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres cracking on side walls (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tires worn on outer edges low tread also (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 14,932 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 11,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 11,569 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 9,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MK10 DNU is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MK10 DNU, 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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MK10 DNU is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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