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AP12 DAO

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,468 mi
Last recorded93,468 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 DAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 93,468 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 89,469 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 84,484 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 84,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 78,224 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 70,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 64,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 61,312 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 57,550 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,784 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 41,913 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge and perished

Pass 29 Jun 2016 32,311 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jul 2015 23,609 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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AP12 DAO is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AP12 DAO, 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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What year was AP12 DAO registered?

AP12 DAO is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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