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SH59 BKY

2010 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

94,835 mi
Last recorded94,835 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 BKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 94,835 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 94,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 85,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 85,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 76,741 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2021 76,741 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 73,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2020 73,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 69,617 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 69,617 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 61,805 miles

Rear part of chasis and brake pipes undersealed

Fail 2 Feb 2018 61,795 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both front shockers signs of corrosion

both rear trailing arms signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2017 89,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 89,627 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,441 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 52,441 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,465 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 48,465 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 41,185 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 31,727 miles

Offside Rear 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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SH59 BKY 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 55%.

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 SH59 BKY, 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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SH59 BKY is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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