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SP60 UPZ

2010 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,904 mi
Last recorded72,904 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 UPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2021 72,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake not operating until 6 clicks up on lever. (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 69,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside rear (from flex hose to rear wheel cylinders). (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2020 69,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside rear (from flex hose to rear wheel cylinders). (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside front road wheel rim slightly damaged.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 63,225 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 63,163 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 53,877 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 44,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2016 35,606 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 27 Apr 2016 35,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 29,049 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 24,532 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 23,500 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,813 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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SP60 UPZ is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP60 UPZ, 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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SP60 UPZ is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 September 2010.

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