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AO12 ESY

2012 Suzuki Alto

Brown Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,476 mi
Last recorded72,476 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ESY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 72,476 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

general underbody light corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2025 69,812 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 64,935 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 60,125 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 54,288 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 52,923 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 52,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 51,837 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 49,378 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 39,314 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,125 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 34,125 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 25,369 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,712 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 ESY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Brown with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ESY, 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 ESY registered?

AO12 ESY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is AO12 ESY safe to buy?

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