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AO62 CWL

2012 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,683 mi
Last recorded100,683 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 CWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 100,683 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 90,867 miles

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

general under vehicle corrosion at rear

Fail 13 Jan 2025 90,816 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

general under vehicle corrosion at rear

Pass 9 Jan 2024 80,021 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Fail 5 Jan 2024 80,002 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Pass 18 Jan 2023 71,020 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 71,020 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 62,673 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 62,673 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 56,534 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 56,534 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 52,384 miles

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

n/s/r tyre becoming perished

o/s/f outer c.v gaiter becoming worn

o/s/r tyre becoming low

Pass 25 Mar 2019 47,381 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 42,700 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 41,771 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,864 miles

Acc damage

n/s/f bumper insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2015 34,754 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Acc damage

N/s/f bumper insecure

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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AO62 CWL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Grey 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 AO62 CWL, 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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AO62 CWL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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