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CP12 NHN

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,505 mi
Last recorded55,505 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 NHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 55,505 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 55,505 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 50,954 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 48,314 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear both sides backing plates corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2024 48,312 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear both sides backing plates corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 45,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 45,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 44,391 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 38,002 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 35,623 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 35,623 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,841 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,498 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 31,470 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 29,300 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 27,149 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 NHN is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 NHN, 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 NHN registered?

CP12 NHN is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is CP12 NHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 NHN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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