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AO12 AAF

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,121 mi
Last recorded72,121 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 72,121 miles

Central Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower Arm Rear Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 69,494 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 69,494 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 66,401 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 66,401 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 62,933 miles

Spare tyre under-inflated

Fail 19 Jan 2023 62,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre under-inflated

Pass 21 Jan 2022 60,126 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 56,695 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 56,693 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 53,488 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 51,257 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 41,697 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 41,697 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 35,731 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 26,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front tyre has two cuts but not exposing cords

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 26,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19 % (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front TYRE HAS 2 CUTS ON OUTER WALL - NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19 % (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 26,009 miles

Emissions not tested OVERFULL WITH OIL (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19 % (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front TYRE HAS 2 CUTS ON OUTER WALL - NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19 % (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 13,838 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 13,838 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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AO12 AAF is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AO12 AAF, 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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AO12 AAF is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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