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AO62 JVJ

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,102 mi
Last recorded97,102 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 JVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 97,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corrode by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 79,740 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 79,740 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 65,646 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 53,800 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 42,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Remove customers items in window ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Center tred low advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 42,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Remove customers items in window ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Center tred low advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 36,884 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 29,938 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 26,636 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 23,896 miles

ALL EXPOSED BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

BOTH INNER CV BOOTS / SMALL CLIPS LOOSE

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING BADLY ON OUTER SIDEWALLS

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 20,161 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 14,479 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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AO62 JVJ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO62 JVJ, 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

How do I check the history of AO62 JVJ?

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What year was AO62 JVJ registered?

AO62 JVJ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is AO62 JVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 JVJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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