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SP10 VFM

2010 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,032 mi
Last recorded68,032 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 VFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 68,032 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 63,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 63,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear 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 5 Dec 2023 57,370 miles

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 57,370 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 54,189 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 54,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 44,540 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 44,530 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 41,810 miles

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

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))

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2020 38,287 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))

suspension components rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2019 34,589 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened welded and plated (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 30,148 miles

n/s rear axle bracket has been welded and plated in my opinion this only meets the minimum requirements

Fail 30 Mar 2018 30,147 miles

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

n/s rear axle bracket has been welded and plated in my opinion this only meets the minimum requirements

Fail 27 Mar 2018 30,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure Snapped off Rear Axle (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Underside Corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,746 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 26,746 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,071 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,690 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 14,690 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 12,145 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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SP10 VFM is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Grey 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 SP10 VFM, 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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SP10 VFM is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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