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SM10 FHA

2010 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

59,038 mi
Last recorded59,038 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 FHA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 59,038 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 59,036 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 56,132 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective CAT Flange badly Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills around trailing arm mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 56,131 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective CAT Flange badly Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills around trailing arm mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 51,746 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 48,443 miles

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

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

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

Rear Outer sills corroding

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded at joints

Pass 5 Sep 2019 47,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot seeping grease at clip

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust joint corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2019 47,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot seeping grease at clip

Offside Rear shock-absorber corroded

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust joint corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 46,076 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Rear trailing arms corroded

exhaust corroded at joints

fuel tank and pipes at rear of tank corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 44,117 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 44,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 44,104 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

slight roughness nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2016 40,634 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 40,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 40,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,046 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 34,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 30,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,221 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 23,717 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 23,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SM10 FHA is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SM10 FHA, 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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SM10 FHA is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 July 2010.

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