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VN10 MVU

2010 Suzuki Alto

Pink Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,629 mi
Last recorded97,629 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 MVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 97,629 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides starting to go opaque affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 97,629 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements very very quiet (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding + lagging in operation and imbalance across axle only just acceptable (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides starting to go opaque affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 94,351 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 94,351 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 80,954 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rears (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 80,954 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rears (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 70,063 miles

Front Both sides suspension arm rear bushes are cracking/perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2021 62,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 62,085 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 54,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 54,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 49,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

wiper blade smearing

Fail 13 Jul 2019 49,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

wiper blade smearing

Pass 18 Jul 2018 44,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wiper blade slight smearing

Pass 15 Jul 2017 39,456 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 35,247 miles

O/s wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jul 2015 30,717 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2014 26,527 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2014 26,527 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 22,994 miles

both rear tyres have fine cracks in the tread pattern/ side wall

n/side front tyre cracked in the tread pattern

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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VN10 MVU is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Pink with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VN10 MVU, 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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VN10 MVU is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 July 2010.

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