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AO61 VUT

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,570 mi
Last recorded40,570 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 VUT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 40,570 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 40,570 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 34,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 29,629 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 25,902 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 22,919 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 22,902 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 21,942 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 20 Feb 2020 21,766 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 20,934 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 19,879 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 17,471 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 13,495 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 13,495 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 9,397 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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AO61 VUT is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO61 VUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO61 VUT registered?

AO61 VUT is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is AO61 VUT safe to buy?

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