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CX12 YRV

2012 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,199 mi
Last recorded37,199 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 YRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 37,199 miles

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2025 37,198 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2024 35,271 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2023 32,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 29,483 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 26,555 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 24,731 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 21,325 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 18,634 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 15,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 12,120 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 8,794 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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CX12 YRV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Grey 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 CX12 YRV, 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 CX12 YRV registered?

CX12 YRV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is CX12 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 YRV 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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