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YC10 GUW

2010 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,071 mi
Last recorded116,071 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 GUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 116,071 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 111,713 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 111,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 108,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2022 96,660 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 96,643 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Sep 2022 96,643 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 82,436 miles

advise n/s/r shock absorber worn casing corroded away on shocker

advise o/s/f front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2021 82,435 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn and perished badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise n/s/r shock absorber worn casing corroded away on shocker

advise o/s/f front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 80,024 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 80,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 70,049 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear brakes noisy , scraping sound ,

Pass 12 Oct 2018 60,900 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 60,900 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Left hand front to rear Corroded at the front union and over the fuel tank to the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush un-bonded and loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 60,403 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 60,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 50,758 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 50,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,246 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 43,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyre cracking on outer side walls

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 15 Apr 2013 26,192 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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YC10 GUW is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YC10 GUW, 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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YC10 GUW is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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