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SP59 OBC

2010 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,958 mi
Last recorded86,958 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 OBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 86,958 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 86,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 81,927 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 81,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 76,700 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 76,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking to backx 2 (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 70,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 70,485 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 69,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 69,196 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 51,671 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 51,669 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 45,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear o\s and n\s and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front strut corroded

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 45,678 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak at tank filler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n\s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear o\s and n\s and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front strut corroded

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 42,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,337 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 39,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,563 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,179 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 33,920 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 30,041 miles

slight deterioration front no plate

Pass 19 Feb 2014 25,453 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 21,067 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 21,067 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SP59 OBC is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP59 OBC, 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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SP59 OBC is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 February 2010.

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