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SC59 UEX

2010 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,789 mi
Last recorded29,789 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 UEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 29,789 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 23,160 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 23,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 16,977 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 16,967 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Perished/Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Perished/Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 16,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Perished/Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Perished/Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 16,761 miles

n/s/r shock absorber heavily corroded - bushes perished and split / corroded

n/s/r suspension coil spring excessively corroded and weakened

n/s/r trailing arm excessively corroded and weakened - bushes perished and split (play detected)

o/s/r shock absorber heavily corroded - bushes perished and split / corroded

o/s/r suspension coil spring excessively corroded and weakened

o/s/r trailing arm excessively corroded and weakened - bushes perished and split (play detected)

Fail 28 Jan 2023 16,761 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link corroded and weakened

n/s/f suspension coil spring excessively corroded and weakened

n/s/f top strut mounting excessive worn and play detected

n/s/r shock absorber heavily corroded - bushes perished and split / corroded

n/s/r suspension coil spring excessively corroded and weakened

n/s/r trailing arm excessively corroded and weakened - bushes perished and split (play detected)

o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link corroded and weakened

o/s/f suspension coil spring excessively corroded and weakened

o/s/f top strut mounting excessive worn and play detected

o/s/r shock absorber heavily corroded - bushes perished and split / corroded

o/s/r suspension coil spring excessively corroded and weakened

o/s/r trailing arm excessively corroded and weakened - bushes perished and split (play detected)

Pass 18 Jan 2022 15,950 miles

both rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded and weakened

both rear trailing arms excessively corroded and weakened

rear axle excessively corroded and weakened

Pass 28 Jan 2021 15,307 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 15,307 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 14,936 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 14,936 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 13,013 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 10,619 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 24 Jan 2017 9,228 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 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres cracked/perished

both front tyres have slight undulation on outer sidewalls

both rear tyres cracked/perished

engine light on dash

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2016 8,166 miles

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

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

engine management light on

four tyres perished and cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2015 6,998 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres,tread area starting to crack/perish

Pass 23 Jan 2014 6,222 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 5,645 miles

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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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SC59 UEX is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC59 UEX, 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 SC59 UEX registered?

SC59 UEX is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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