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CA12 DKU

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,337 mi
Last recorded49,337 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 DKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 49,337 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 44,595 miles

all suspension units corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2023 38,334 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 38,334 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 25,625 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 24,906 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 24,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 21,884 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken, bonnet stay insecure.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot has a slight leakage of grease.

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components have some service corrosion but not considered excessive.

Fail 4 Jul 2019 21,884 miles

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

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

Bonnet stay clip broken, bonnet stay insecure.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot has a slight leakage of grease.

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components have some service corrosion but not considered excessive.

Pass 30 Jun 2018 18,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 14,831 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 10,314 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear has slight cracks in wall

Pass 1 Jul 2015 244 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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CA12 DKU 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 CA12 DKU, 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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CA12 DKU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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