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CP12 EYD

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,146 mi
Last recorded104,146 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 EYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 104,146 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 104,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rust hole in sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill s holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 102,777 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 102,739 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 100,660 miles

ALL SHOCKS COVERED IN WASTE OIL

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 100,645 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle selftapper and clip waxoiled/sealer used to hide excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired metal used not to correct thickness as originally used around circumfrance of spring area and not fully welded as required (thin tin used)marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front shocks covered in waste oil

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

Nearside Front bumper corner loose

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear shocks covered in waste oil

spongy brake pedal operation

Fail 20 May 2024 100,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle selftapper and clip waxoiled/sealer used to hide excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front shocks covered in waste oil

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

Nearside Front bumper corner loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear shocks covered in waste oil

spongy brake pedal operation

Fail 14 Mar 2024 100,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold corroded/split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both o/s + n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded(holed) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded(holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 holes (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s + n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bottom arm rear bush deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 88,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 88,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,425 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 79,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 68,347 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 55,293 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 55,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 May 2018 44,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,936 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,738 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 30,922 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 EYD is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EYD, 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 EYD is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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