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SL10 FYW

2010 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,689 mi
Last recorded94,689 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 FYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 94,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front sections of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bumper cover damage

Nearside windscreen washer not working

Offside Front headlamp not fully secure

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

front rear axles , different size tyres fitted

subframes ,suspensions arms , coil springs front ,rear and suspension components under car corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2025 94,686 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front sections of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper cover damage

Nearside windscreen washer not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp not fully secure

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

front rear axles , different size tyres fitted

subframes ,suspensions arms , coil springs front ,rear and suspension components under car corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 91,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scuffed on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front headlamp not fully secure

different size tyres fitted front and rear axles

subframes , suspension components , suspension coil springs , and some component mount , prescribed areas at rear under car corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2024 91,588 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scuffed on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside park brake efficiency only just met it appears adjustment , repair required

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front headlamp not fully secure

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

different size tyres fitted front and rear axles

park brake lever has little reserve travel

subframes , suspension components , suspension coil springs , and some component mount , prescribed areas at rear under car corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 87,436 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 87,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2022 74,992 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 74,989 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 74,969 miles

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

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 65,925 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 65,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Apr 2021 62,331 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 58,289 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 51,330 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,799 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,166 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2014 19,933 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 13,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 13,981 miles

front tyres slightly deteriorated

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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SL10 FYW is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL10 FYW, 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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SL10 FYW is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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