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WK10 UPD

2010 Suzuki Alto

Pink Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,796 mi
Last recorded79,796 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK10 UPD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 79,796 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 65,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 65,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring mount / shock mount on rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155-65-14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides - leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and connected components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 50,332 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 50,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 39,906 miles

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

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

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

Front both front inner cv boots slight leak of grease

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake backing plates, both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 39,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at union block (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% O/S Low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front both front inner cv boots slight leak of grease

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake backing plates, both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 31,943 miles

Rear nearside & offside rear brake drum back plates slightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2021 31,867 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear suspension arm mounting located on rear axle excessively corroded by rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside & offside rear brake drum back plates corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2020 29,417 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 27,165 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 26,157 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 26,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 21,102 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 21,101 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 18,972 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 18,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,892 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 12,425 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 9,282 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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WK10 UPD is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Pink with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WK10 UPD, 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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WK10 UPD is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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