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CV12 KVW

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,280 mi
Last recorded46,280 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 KVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 46,280 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 45,143 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 41,858 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 36,554 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 31,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 26,760 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 21,118 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 21,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 14,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perrished

Offside Rear Tyre perrished

Pass 16 May 2017 10,473 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 6,608 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 4,267 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 KVW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KVW, 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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What year was CV12 KVW registered?

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

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The MOT history for CV12 KVW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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