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CK12 VOB

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,894 mi
Last recorded81,894 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 VOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 81,894 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 73,642 miles

brake pipes corroding

brake pipes have protective coatings

front and rear suspension corroding

front brake discs wearing

ns and os front bottom ball joint boots deteriroating

pinhole in osf cv boot

Pass 19 Oct 2023 72,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 70,188 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 70,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,546 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 66,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 64,779 miles

brake pipes corroding- not checked properly due to protective coatings

os outer cv boot leaking grease

rear bumper damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2020 64,779 miles

Position lamp not working nsf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake pipes corroding- not checked properly due to protective coatings

os outer cv boot leaking grease

rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,013 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,850 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 48,572 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 48,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2016 38,699 miles

child seat in vehicle

Fail 11 May 2016 38,699 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

child seat in vehicle

Pass 15 May 2015 27,453 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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CK12 VOB is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 CK12 VOB, 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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CK12 VOB is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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