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CP12 EXM

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,831 mi
Last recorded40,831 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 EXM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 40,831 miles

Offside Front Caliper slider dust covers split

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 40,831 miles

Offside Front Caliper slider dust covers split

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 38,384 miles

front shocks corroded

front sub frame corroded

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 36,179 miles

front inner pads wearing thin

front shocks corroded

front sub frame corroded

rear axle corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 34,074 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 32,591 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 30,810 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 30,104 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 27,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,147 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 22,737 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 21,792 miles

Nearside Front seat belt not checked due to child seat being present

Fail 20 Apr 2016 21,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front seat belt not checked due to child seat being present

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 19,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 19,243 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 EXM 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 EXM, 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

How do I check the history of CP12 EXM?

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What year was CP12 EXM registered?

CP12 EXM is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is CP12 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 EXM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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