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CE62 XAG

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,924 mi
Last recorded125,924 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 XAG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 125,924 miles

manufactures covers fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel has restricted free movement

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 116,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2023 107,329 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel restricted free movement

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 107,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel restricted free movement

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 100,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s shock mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 100,955 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s shock mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 94,939 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 84,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 84,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,681 miles

signs of heat on n/s & o/s front brake discs

Fail 5 Sep 2019 70,681 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

signs of heat on n/s & o/s front brake discs

Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,124 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 58,124 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 46,624 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,538 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,317 miles

slight restricted free movement on drivers front wheel

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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CE62 XAG is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE62 XAG, 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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CE62 XAG is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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