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SM10 YMK

2010 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,556 mi
Last recorded130,556 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 YMK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 130,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 130,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 121,834 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 121,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 118,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 105,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 91,405 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 78,907 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 68,224 miles

brake pipes presented gresed

Fail 19 Feb 2019 68,222 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes presented gresed

Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,043 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 58,421 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,576 miles

Both rear tyres showing age related cracks

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 18,790 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 15,478 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 11,366 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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SM10 YMK is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YMK, 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 SM10 YMK registered?

SM10 YMK is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is SM10 YMK safe to buy?

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