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SW10 GXY

2010 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,722 mi
Last recorded105,722 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 GXY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 105,722 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hose Ferrules Slightly Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF Lower Arm Rear Bushes Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General Surface Corrosion Noted to Front Subframe / Lower Arms / All Suspension Components

Pass 18 May 2023 93,718 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr/nsr at join (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

general/light underbody corrosion

Fail 18 May 2023 93,718 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr/nsr at join (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

general/light underbody corrosion

Pass 10 May 2022 80,154 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 May 2022 80,150 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 May 2021 66,024 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hose Ferrules Slightly Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF Lower Arm Rear Bushes Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General Corrosion Noted To Shocks / Springs / Suspension Arms

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR / NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 66,024 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hose Ferrules Slightly Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF Lower Arm Rear Bushes Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General Corrosion Noted To Shocks / Springs / Suspension Arms

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps OSR / NSR (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR / NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 55,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 55,175 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 53,220 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mount brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,065 miles

Front tyres perished

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

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

fuel pipes at tank corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,420 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 46,420 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,155 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SW10 GXY is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SW10 GXY, 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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What year was SW10 GXY registered?

SW10 GXY is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 July 2010.

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