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BJ12 ZGV

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,589 mi
Last recorded90,589 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 ZGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 90,589 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both n/s and o/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 90,584 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both n/s and o/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 65,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 52,367 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 52,367 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 43,533 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 39,246 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 33,456 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 25,439 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 19,924 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 14,047 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 8,353 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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BJ12 ZGV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ12 ZGV, 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 BJ12 ZGV registered?

BJ12 ZGV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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