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SB59 LXA

2010 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

66,385 mi
Last recorded66,385 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 LXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2022 66,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,030 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 63,030 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 53,407 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 53,403 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 51,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

rear trailing arms corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 51,771 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

rear trailing arms corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 48,467 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 48,467 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 42,821 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 42,821 miles

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

oil filter heavily corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 33,819 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 33,818 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 26,361 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 18,380 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 15,215 miles

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

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

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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SB59 LXA is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SB59 LXA, 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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SB59 LXA is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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