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CV12 ONC

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,605 mi
Last recorded82,605 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 ONC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 82,605 miles

Front Upper Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s casings corroded , and axle (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened axle been welded at spring mounts n/s + o/s (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 82,605 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s casings corroded , and axle (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 74,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 May 2023 64,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 8 May 2023 64,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 53,273 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 51,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorbers & brake drums corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2021 51,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear shock absorbers & brake drums corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2020 47,875 miles

oil leak

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 47,872 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 44,331 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,984 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 37,707 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside wiper blade deteriorating but still clears windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2017 32,148 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 27,503 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,489 miles

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

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

O/S rear body work damaged

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

Oil leak

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 ONC is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ONC, 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 ONC is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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