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AO12 XXE

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,536 mi
Last recorded61,536 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XXE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 61,536 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 61,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 56,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 53,980 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 53,979 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 52,085 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 51,382 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 51,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 50,821 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 50,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 15 Aug 2019 46,778 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 40,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 34,115 miles

Front brake discs are flutuating (o/s more-so)

N/s inner cv gaiter weeping

N/s rear tyre unevenly worn

O/s front wheel damaged & slightly affecting beading (inner wheel)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 34,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Note: Blades not seen in operation (8.2.3)

Front brake discs are flutuating (o/s more-so)

N/s inner cv gaiter weeping

N/s rear tyre unevenly worn

O/s front wheel damaged & slightly affecting beading (inner wheel)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 25,396 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 16,861 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,861 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XXE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XXE, 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 XXE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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