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SL59 YTV

2010 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,852 mi
Last recorded84,852 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 YTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 84,852 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ( All brake hose ferrules have light corrosion. ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( ALL brake pipes have light corrosion. ) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Coil spring corroded ( ALL springs corroded. ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre. replacement recommended. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Split nearside front wiper & nearside stop light replaced prior to test.

Pass 12 Mar 2021 82,753 miles

Advise Both of the front wipers have not been checked for clearance of the windscreen.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the outer portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 82,752 miles

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

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

Advise Both of the front wipers have not been checked for clearance of the windscreen.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the outer portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 78,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 77,918 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 77,895 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,528 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 75,528 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake discs very rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,465 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 75,356 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 55,676 miles

N/S/R tyre ON limits of tread wear at outer tread edge area, in places

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread and worn near limits of wear at outer tread edge area

Fail 13 Jan 2015 55,421 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

N/S/R tyre ON limits of tread wear at outer tread edge area, in places

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread and worn near limits of wear at outer tread edge area

Pass 23 Jan 2014 42,405 miles

Front inner b/pads appear low and O/S/F outer pad getting abit low also

N/S w/blade split at ends

N/S/F tyre low on tread and almost ON limits of tread wear at outer edge area

O/S/R tyre starting to get abit low on tread

Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,499 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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SL59 YTV is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SL59 YTV, 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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SL59 YTV is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 February 2010.

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