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CP12 AVK

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,859 mi
Last recorded60,859 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 AVK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 60,859 miles

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

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

General underside corrosion

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

Oil leaks

Pass 2 Jun 2025 59,993 miles

Both front inner cv boots leaking slightly

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

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

General corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 58,993 miles

Front Both inner c.v. gaiters deteriorated.

Front Both lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated.

Front Headlights deteriorated (Both)

Nearside Front Wiper Blade split / deteriorated.

Oil leak from gearbox area.

Rear Axle corroded.

Fail 3 Jun 2024 58,993 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both inner c.v. gaiters deteriorated.

Front Both lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated.

Front Headlights deteriorated (Both)

Nearside Front Wiper Blade split / deteriorated.

Oil leak from gearbox area.

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2023 58,060 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 57,095 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 55,973 miles

Horn weak

Oil leaks

Pass 12 Jun 2020 55,037 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 55,037 miles

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

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

Rear brakes noisy

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 43,628 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leak

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn away. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Slight leak from cv boot

Pass 30 Apr 2018 39,379 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s sill damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,988 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 36,987 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,061 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside sill damaged

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,973 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 AVK is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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