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CA12 HNY

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,379 mi
Last recorded42,379 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 HNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 42,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 39,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 35,678 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 32,679 miles

nsf and osf lower suspension arm bushes cracked

surface corrosion stared on rear subframe

Pass 17 Aug 2021 29,669 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 28,919 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 29 May 2020 25,524 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 20,952 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 20,421 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 20,420 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 17,247 miles

both front wiper blades smearing

osr tyre wall cracked

Pass 3 May 2017 14,911 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 12,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 9,533 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 HNY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HNY, 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 CA12 HNY registered?

CA12 HNY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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