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CP12 LRX

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,282 mi
Last recorded88,282 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 LRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 88,282 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 88,282 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 80,789 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 80,785 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength on axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 70,507 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 63,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 63,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 59,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner CV boot has a slight leaking of grease.

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

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

Offside Front Inner CV boot has a slight leaking of grease.

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

Rear Axle corroded, not excessively.

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Oct 2020 59,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner CV boot has a slight leaking of grease.

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

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

Offside Front Inner CV boot has a slight leaking of grease.

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

Rear Axle corroded, not excessively.

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 56,083 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 52,749 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 46,657 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 37,880 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 37,880 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 29,876 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 LRX is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LRX, 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 LRX is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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