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AO12 EPZ

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,928 mi
Last recorded101,928 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 EPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 101,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock cover corroded

Nearside slight damage to body

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

wipers poor

Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,722 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 81,010 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 73,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade torn on end

Pass 21 Dec 2021 70,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 66,069 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 64,518 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 63,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2017 60,902 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 60,902 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,878 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 56,955 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 47,272 miles

fuel filler cap loose

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 EPZ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black 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 AO12 EPZ, 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 EPZ registered?

AO12 EPZ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is AO12 EPZ safe to buy?

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