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PJ10 HVW

2010 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,573 mi
Last recorded136,573 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 HVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 136,573 miles

AUXILIARY PULLEY SEVERELY LOUD

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2026 136,570 miles

Emissions unable to be completed BOLTS MISSING FROM EXHAUST FLANGE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated X2 (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested WHEEL BINDING SOLID (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOLTS INSECURE (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

AUXILIARY PULLEY SEVERELY LOUD

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2025 122,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge of treads also slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 122,165 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge of treads also slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 112,113 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 112,113 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 101,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 101,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 90,485 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 90,465 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 79,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 72,233 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,412 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 59,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 50,328 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 41,502 miles

All tyres wearing low

Nearside washer jet not working

Fail 6 Dec 2016 41,502 miles

All tyres wearing low

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

Nearside washer jet not working

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 31,548 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 26,579 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 26,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 21,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 May 2014 21,663 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 May 2013 17,161 miles

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

nearside tyres on 3mm and wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre is winter tyre (part worn)

Pass 25 May 2013 17,161 miles

nearside tyres on 3mm and wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre is winter tyre (part worn)

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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PJ10 HVW is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PJ10 HVW, 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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PJ10 HVW is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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