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AR12 SHA

2014 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,583 mi
Last recorded38,583 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Suzuki Alto34,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR12 SHA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 38,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns & os rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 35,876 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF & NSF lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 33,457 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 32,074 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 28,009 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 28,007 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 24,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in-between tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 24,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in-between tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 22,465 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 22,465 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 17,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight shoulder wear

Pass 19 Jun 2018 15,057 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 11,533 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 11,296 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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AR12 SHA is a 2014 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2014 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 34,714 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 AR12 SHA, 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 12 years old, this Suzuki Alto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR12 SHA registered?

AR12 SHA is a 2014 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is AR12 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR12 SHA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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