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CV12 KAX

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,896 mi
Last recorded40,896 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 KAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 40,896 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 38,587 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 36,119 miles

Nearside headlamp deteriorated on lens

both front brake back plates corroded

front and rear suspension components sprayed with underseal

Pass 9 May 2023 34,033 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 34,033 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 29,459 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 22,297 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 17,115 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 12,047 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 6,394 miles

rear back plates rusting both sides

Pass 22 Feb 2017 4,787 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 4,156 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 3,417 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 3,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KAX is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KAX, 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 CV12 KAX registered?

CV12 KAX is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CV12 KAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 KAX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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