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SV10 BFO

2010 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,993 mi
Last recorded62,993 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 BFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 62,993 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Door cant open from inside car

Nearside Sill panel damaged

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

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

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

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

Offside Sill damaged

Rear Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2025 62,993 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Door cant open from inside car

Nearside Sill panel damaged

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

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

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

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

Offside Sill damaged

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 60,334 miles

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

Nearside Sill slight damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Sill slight damage

Rear Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2024 60,299 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Lower sill panel damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Lower sill panel damaged

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 54,309 miles

Front Lower Front bumper damaged

Front Lower Lower Radiator bracket damaged

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks corrosion on casings (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 43,311 miles

Rear AXLE CORRODED

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 42,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2 JETS BLOCKED (3.5 (a))

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 Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle HANDLE BROKEN (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

REAR AXLE (corroded)

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 36,203 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 36,203 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 35,297 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 32,643 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 32,643 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 29,608 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 29,608 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 29,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced on axel (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced on axel (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

both front inner cv boots deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2017 27,017 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 26,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,639 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 23,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 20,033 miles

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

TYRES (both rear slightly perished)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 14,947 miles

FRONT TYRES (both coming close to limit,ok at time of test)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 14,947 miles

FRONT TYRES (both coming close to limit,ok at time of test)

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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SV10 BFO is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SV10 BFO, 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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SV10 BFO is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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