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AO12 WCM

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,527 mi
Last recorded55,527 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WCM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 55,527 miles

some suspension items corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2026 55,517 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing trackrod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing trackrod end (2.1.3 (d))

some suspension items corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 52,740 miles

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

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

some parts of structure and suspension corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2024 43,641 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 43,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 36,215 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 36,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 30,649 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 30,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/R14 75T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four heavily cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 22,883 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 21,597 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 20,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front to rear coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 20,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front to rear coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 18,265 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 15,914 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2016 13,545 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 13,545 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 10,369 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 WCM is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WCM, 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 WCM is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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