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SV10 BGF

2010 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,841 mi
Last recorded41,841 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 BGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 41,841 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front struts and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside sprayed with bodyseal including all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 33,235 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2022 33,235 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 27,491 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 27,491 miles

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

Rear Axle insecure EXCESS CORROSION AROUND SPRING CUPS (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 20,187 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 20,055 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened RUSTED & HOLED AROUND MAIN BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BELOW HOUSING FOR COIL SPRING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 15,962 miles

FUEL TANK ( smell of fuel around rear of tank,seam rusted.)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 12,471 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules FRONT & REAR (3.6.B.4e)

REAR AXLE BEAM (rusted but not weakened)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH REAR (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 9,314 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 8,667 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 7,207 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 7,207 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 5,270 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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SV10 BGF is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BGF, 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 BGF is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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