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CA12 FNZ

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,901 mi
Last recorded130,901 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 FNZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2026 130,901 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 112,835 miles

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

Front both sides suspension arm bushes deteriorated

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 112,835 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front both sides suspension arm bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 108,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and breaking away (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and breaking away (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 108,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and breaking away (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and breaking away (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 104,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush starting to de-laminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush delaminating 1/3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges (under inflated) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 99,964 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s & n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush delaminating 1/3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges (under inflated) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,084 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 88,003 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 76,815 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 97,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 62,385 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 48,012 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 31,163 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 FNZ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA12 FNZ, 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 FNZ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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