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CA12 NXV

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,183 mi
Last recorded104,183 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 NXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 104,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside worn close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 104,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside worn close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 97,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 92,188 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 92,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 87,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner damage to wheel rim

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 81,449 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 81,449 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 74,991 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 64,224 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 53,234 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 42,580 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 42,580 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,552 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low 2mm to 3mm (3.5.1g)

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 NXV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NXV, 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 NXV registered?

CA12 NXV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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