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CA61 FEV

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

7,343 mi
Last recorded7,343 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 FEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 7,343 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 7,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 7,104 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 6,920 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 6,471 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 6,350 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 6,207 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 5,957 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 5,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 4,404 miles

all four tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 17 Jan 2017 3,839 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 3,068 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 1,907 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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CA61 FEV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FEV, 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 FEV registered?

CA61 FEV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is CA61 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 FEV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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