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BK12 GKC

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,327 mi
Last recorded110,327 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 GKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 110,327 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 109,242 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 109,242 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 97,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamps starting to mist over (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 97,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamps starting to mist over (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 86,031 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 86,031 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 75,077 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 75,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and fitted incorrectly (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 68,539 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,825 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 41,825 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,076 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,438 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,432 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,010 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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BK12 GKC is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK12 GKC, 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 BK12 GKC registered?

BK12 GKC is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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