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CA61 BVC

2012 Suzuki Alto

Pink Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,513 mi
Last recorded71,513 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 BVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 71,513 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 70,204 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 68,928 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 67,502 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 66,120 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 65,722 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 65,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 63,376 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 56,380 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 57,813 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 38,639 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 38,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 30,642 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 21,867 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn on edge

advise slight damage to the nearside front wheel and wheel trim

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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CA61 BVC is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Pink with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CA61 BVC, 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 CA61 BVC registered?

CA61 BVC is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is CA61 BVC safe to buy?

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