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SV10 UVW

2010 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

56,664 mi
Last recorded56,664 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 UVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 56,664 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 56,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 52,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 48,552 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 48,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 41,970 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 37,436 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface partly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 32,888 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 32,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 28,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 28,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arms incorrectly fitted reducing visibility (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 26,314 miles

Front Body component slightly loose Support bracket (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Abs wire secure but redirected

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 26 Sep 2017 22,335 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Both rear wheels corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 22,335 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

Both rear wheels corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low PRS (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 19,832 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 19,831 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 15,151 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 15,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 10,849 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 7,714 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 7,714 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 UVW is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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