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PJ59 YCW

2010 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,424 mi
Last recorded37,424 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 YCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 37,424 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 32,672 miles

damage to offside front of vehicle

Fail 4 Feb 2020 32,665 miles

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

damage to offside front of vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2019 26,245 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 26,245 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 20,537 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 20,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 13,465 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 8,915 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 8,380 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 7,202 miles

offside front wiper beginning to smear windscreen

outer edge of nearside front tyre wearing

Fail 7 Jan 2014 6,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres on or just over 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 6,401 miles

both front tyres on or just over 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 5,169 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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PJ59 YCW is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ59 YCW, 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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What year was PJ59 YCW registered?

PJ59 YCW is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 January 2010.

Is PJ59 YCW safe to buy?

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