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YK10 VPW

2010 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,768 mi
Last recorded97,768 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Alto45,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 VPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 97,768 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 97,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 91,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all affected (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both affected (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 84,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all affected (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both affected (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corroded under vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2023 79,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all effected (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both effected (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

corroded under vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2022 73,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all effected (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corroded under vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all effected with corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corroded under vehicle and all components effected

Pass 24 Feb 2020 71,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking with age (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking with age (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 63,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2017 52,135 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,112 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,049 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 39,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,507 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 31,507 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,938 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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YK10 VPW is a 2010 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPW, 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 YK10 VPW registered?

YK10 VPW is a 2010 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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