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CP12 APO

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,546 mi
Last recorded94,546 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 APO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 94,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 86,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2024 86,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 79,357 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 74,044 miles

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

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

General under car corrosion

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,895 miles

Advanced corrosion on rear axle

Pass 22 Mar 2019 64,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension components corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,284 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,702 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,846 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 40,846 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 APO is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White 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 APO, 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 APO registered?

CP12 APO is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is CP12 APO safe to buy?

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