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CV12 KAK

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,287 mi
Last recorded104,287 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 KAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 104,287 miles

Rear axle and brake backplates corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2023 104,287 miles

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

Rear axle and brake backplates corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2022 102,751 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 102,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 101,186 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 101,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 97,880 miles

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 14 Mar 2020 97,880 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2019 95,280 miles

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

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

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 83,087 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 69,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 55,812 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 41,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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CV12 KAK is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CV12 KAK, 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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CV12 KAK is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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