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AK12 ZVM

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,186 mi
Last recorded87,186 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 87,186 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 87,180 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2025 85,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 83,745 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 81,804 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 79,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Washer could do with lifting up a little

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 76,301 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 73,010 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 69,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front washer jets slightly poor..providing enough water at time of test

offside rear light lens cracked..water ingress in lamp

Pass 29 May 2018 63,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape slightly (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre out of shape slightly

Pass 26 May 2017 56,157 miles

nearside and offside windscreen wipers smear slightly... rubbers split slightly

Pass 12 May 2016 48,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 40,276 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 ZVM is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZVM, 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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What year was AK12 ZVM registered?

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

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