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CV62 PDK

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,242 mi
Last recorded54,242 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 PDK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 54,242 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion.

Fail 1 Jun 2026 54,242 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion.

Pass 7 Jul 2025 51,648 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Fail 7 Jul 2025 51,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 6 Jul 2024 49,226 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 47,932 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 46,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge. as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both. upper dust covers corroded/broken (5.3.2 (b))

overall underside condition of vehicle indicates age

Fail 2 Oct 2023 46,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge. as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both. upper dust covers corroded/broken (5.3.2 (b))

overall underside condition of vehicle indicates age

Pass 4 Oct 2022 42,595 miles

Both rear shock absorber upper dust covers corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush. as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. near flexi hose unions. as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 38,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded to flexi hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Note;- BOTH Rear tailgate struts weak

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded to flexi hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight wear on inner gator (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tyre tread face,( ESP. outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to brake pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall & edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread face,( ESP outer edges of tyre) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to brake pipe to flexible hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall & edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 36,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight wear on inner gator (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tyre tread face,( ESP. outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to brake pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall & edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread face,( ESP outer edges of tyre) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to brake pipe to flexible hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall & edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 33,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 28,711 miles

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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tyre tread faces & sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tyre tread faces & sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 23,741 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 21,113 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

FRONT DISCS WORN AND SLIGHT WARP FROM F/O/S BRAKE

Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,905 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 17,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PDK is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PDK, 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 PDK is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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