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CV12 KVU

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,694 mi
Last recorded96,694 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 KVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 96,694 miles

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

advise : both front track control arms surface corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2025 89,915 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 89,915 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 82,935 miles

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 75,894 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 70,991 miles

advise : surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 19 Feb 2021 64,468 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 61,391 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,037 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 52,037 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 43,582 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 37,649 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,190 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 24,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,191 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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CV12 KVU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KVU, 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 KVU registered?

CV12 KVU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is CV12 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 KVU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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