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CE12 PYU

2012 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,169 mi
Last recorded75,169 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 PYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 75,169 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 68,192 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 68,192 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive belt squeal, strongly advise

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides, strongly advise (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 60,032 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides inner boots, strongly advise (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 60,031 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF, OSF, OSR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides inner boots, strongly advise (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 52,507 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 48,251 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot slightly leaking at band

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 41,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 31,771 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,975 miles

Nearside Rear shock cover corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 29,363 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Front tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 25,494 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 22,907 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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CE12 PYU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Grey 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 CE12 PYU, 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 CE12 PYU registered?

CE12 PYU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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