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CA55 BOB

2012 Suzuki Alto

Pink Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,432 mi
Last recorded54,432 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA55 BOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 54,432 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 54,432 miles

Nearside Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 52,684 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 51,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 51,113 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 49,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 45,855 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 43,174 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 43,174 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 38,866 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 38,854 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2019 35,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,154 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2017 30,064 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre bold inner edge

Rear both ns and os tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2016 23,167 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 18,337 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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CA55 BOB is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Pink with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CA55 BOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA55 BOB registered?

CA55 BOB is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is CA55 BOB safe to buy?

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