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NU10 OPZ

2010 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,477 mi
Last recorded89,477 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU10 OPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 89,477 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 88,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 88,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 87,023 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 85,721 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 84,781 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 82,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 82,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose bolt loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,966 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 75,966 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,618 miles

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush is slightly de bonded

rear axle and rear trailing arms are corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 70,608 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush is slightly de bonded

rear axle and rear trailing arms are corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 60,757 miles

N/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes are perished but not leading to excessive movement

Offside Front top strut mounting/bearing is noisy

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes are corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r and rear axle are corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2017 60,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

N/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes are perished but not leading to excessive movement

Offside Front top strut mounting/bearing is noisy

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes are corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r and rear axle are corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 50,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 18 Oct 2016 50,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,024 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 15 Oct 2014 28,857 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 13,987 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 12,819 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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NU10 OPZ is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NU10 OPZ, 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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NU10 OPZ is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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