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AO12 EDX

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,313 mi
Last recorded50,313 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 EDX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 50,313 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 45,381 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 45,380 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 42,561 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 39,377 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 36,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 34,890 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 33,949 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 33,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 31,328 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 27,751 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,897 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 24,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 21,123 miles

both rear tires signs of cracking on the outer sidewall

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Apr 2015 18,275 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 18,274 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 EDX is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EDX, 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 AO12 EDX registered?

AO12 EDX is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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