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CV12 WDJ

2012 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,408 mi
Last recorded85,408 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 WDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 85,408 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 81,987 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 79,479 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 76,479 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold leaking, no fumes smelt in the vehicle. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 72,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold leaking, no fumes smelt in the vehicle. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 64,326 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 64,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 54,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 47,324 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 47,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 38,640 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,267 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,600 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 34,600 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,852 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 WDJ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Silver 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 WDJ, 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 WDJ registered?

CV12 WDJ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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