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AO12 MZW

2012 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,249 mi
Last recorded55,249 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 MZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2025 55,249 miles

Central Rear Vehicle does not have a heatshield around fuel tank, no obvious fixings for one and nothing listed.

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever does not spring down when ratchet released, has to be pushed down with button pressed in (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 48,882 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 43,650 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 38,110 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 34,170 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 33,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 27,850 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 18,435 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 14,084 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 12,603 miles

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres are cracked

Pass 6 May 2016 7,961 miles

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 27 May 2015 5,233 miles

sidewall cracked on offside rear tyre

sidewalls cracked on both front tyres

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 MZW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

AO12 MZW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is AO12 MZW safe to buy?

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