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CP61 GAU

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,086 mi
Last recorded57,086 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 GAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 57,086 miles

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

Nearside front seatbelt receiver faulty

Suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2026 57,083 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing Ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

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

Suspension components corroded

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

Nearside front seatbelt receiver faulty

Pass 5 Feb 2025 54,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 54,433 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 51,866 miles

Progressive corrosion on vehicle underside

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 51,864 miles

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

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

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

Progressive corrosion on vehicle underside

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 49,158 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 46,188 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 46,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 43,111 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 40,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat side air bag plastic cover detached slightly

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat side air bag plastic cover detached slightly

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre is 6 years old with tread cracking heavy on outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking slightly

Fail 6 Feb 2020 40,936 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Brake hose support area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat side air bag plastic cover detached slightly

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat side air bag plastic cover detached slightly

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre is 6 years old with tread cracking heavy on outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2019 37,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush starting to peel

Offside Front lower arm rear bush starting to peel

Offside Front seat airbag cover loose but bag is secure

Fail 8 Feb 2019 37,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush starting to peel

Offside Front lower arm rear bush starting to peel

Offside Front seat airbag cover loose but bag is secure

Pass 7 Feb 2018 34,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension axle beam cooroded

Fail 6 Feb 2018 34,275 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wire (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension axle beam cooroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 30,748 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 26,236 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 26,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 22,637 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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CP61 GAU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CP61 GAU, 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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CP61 GAU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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