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CV62 MUW

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,780 mi
Last recorded65,780 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 MUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 65,780 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 58,416 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

dust covers on rear shocks corroded

n/s inner arch guard loose

Fail 8 Nov 2023 58,416 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder and air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

dust covers on rear shocks corroded

n/s inner arch guard loose

Pass 18 Oct 2022 53,857 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,811 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 48,811 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2020 42,629 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 74,290 miles

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

Offside Front o/s/f inner cvboot weeping on clip

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 34,636 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 29,677 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 29,667 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 25,375 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 25,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 20,087 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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CV62 MUW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV62 MUW, 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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CV62 MUW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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