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CP12 AEU

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,012 mi
Last recorded38,012 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 AEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 38,012 miles

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

Offside Front bumper damaged /no sharp edges

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 35,611 miles

Offside Front bumper hasslight damage ,no sharp edges

Pass 18 Feb 2023 34,445 miles

Wheel covers fitted all around, preventing inspection of some parts

Pass 12 Feb 2022 29,773 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 27,909 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 27,569 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 27,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 24,879 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 20,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 17,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 13,187 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 8 Jul 2016 13,187 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2015 8,530 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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CP12 AEU 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 84.6%.

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 CP12 AEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP12 AEU registered?

CP12 AEU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is CP12 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 AEU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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