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YK10 UPE

2010 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

70,312 mi
Last recorded70,312 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 UPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 70,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 69,506 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 69,298 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 69,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 66,858 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 66,858 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 59,634 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,185 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 59,185 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to reear hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 50,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 45,094 miles

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

unable to fully inspect front inner brake pads

Fail 19 Feb 2019 45,094 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect front inner brake pads

Pass 5 Mar 2018 38,997 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,898 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 31,898 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 24,461 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly out of shape (buckled)

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

TYRE SIZE: 155/65 14 75T

Fail 2 Mar 2015 18,840 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 18,840 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 15,540 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 15,540 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 12,795 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 12,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YK10 UPE 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 YK10 UPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK10 UPE registered?

YK10 UPE is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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