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CP12 EYJ

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,983 mi
Last recorded33,983 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 EYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 33,983 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 31,522 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 31,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 28,662 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 28,659 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 26,895 miles

Both rear trailing arms and suspension beam corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2022 26,895 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear trailing arms and suspension beam corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 25,627 miles

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 24,604 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 22,871 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 21,855 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 20,119 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,122 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 18,122 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,939 miles

rear tyres outer tyre wall cracking

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 EYJ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EYJ, 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 EYJ registered?

CP12 EYJ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is CP12 EYJ safe to buy?

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