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AK12 NYC

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,884 mi
Last recorded70,884 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 70,884 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 64,348 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2023 56,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 49,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 42,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 36,431 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides less than 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 31,370 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 28,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,959 miles

All tyres 155/65 R 14 Both fronts Continental at 4 mm Both rears Sincera; O/S/R at 4 mm

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 21,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

All tyres 155/65 R 14 Both fronts Continental at 4 mm Both rears Sincera; O/S/R at 4 mm

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and both noisy on application (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 17,443 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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AK12 NYC is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 41,311 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 AK12 NYC, 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 14 years old, this Suzuki Alto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK12 NYC is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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