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CP12 AEJ

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,884 mi
Last recorded128,884 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 AEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 128,884 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 128,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 117,028 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 103,150 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 103,150 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 90,981 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 74,534 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 68,728 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 68,728 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,818 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 56,818 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush has come unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,075 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 49,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 42,354 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 42,354 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s lower front susp arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 34,005 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 25,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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CP12 AEJ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CP12 AEJ, 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 CP12 AEJ registered?

CP12 AEJ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is CP12 AEJ safe to buy?

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