2010 Suzuki Alto · 15,288 MOT tests
2010 Suzuki Alto reliability
2010 Suzuki Altos fail 37.3% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 Alto years (15,288 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Altos: 33.4%)
- 37.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Altos: 33.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 64,341
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,288
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 8.4% of tests fail here (59% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Suzuki Alto
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19%
- Brakes10.8%
- Suspension10.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.4%
- Tyres6.7%
- Body, chassis and structure3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 4.93%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 4.7%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.55%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.11%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.63%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.53%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (21.23%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.4%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.43%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.67%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Alto year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Suzuki Alto reliable?
2010 Suzuki Altos fail 37.3% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 Alto years (15,288 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Suzuki Alto MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (4.93% of tests), position lamp not working (4.7% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Suzuki Alto have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Suzuki Alto shows 64,341 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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