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CY12 BVJ

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,760 mi
Last recorded61,760 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 BVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 61,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge and slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 61,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge and slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 60,455 miles

slight imbalance front brakes , lower nearside

Pass 26 Jan 2024 56,445 miles

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

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

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2023 50,315 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components corroding

slight loss of grease from nearside and offside inner driveshaft gaiters

Pass 24 Jan 2022 44,078 miles

slight loss of grease from nearside and offside inner driveshaft gaiters

Pass 28 Jan 2021 39,967 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 36,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 29,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn outer edges and cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2018 24,519 miles

offside front and both rear tyres slightly deteriorating , cracks in tread

Pass 10 Feb 2017 20,934 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 15,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot clip weaping (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot weaping (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 8,203 miles

nsf brake disc inner face poor

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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CY12 BVJ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CY12 BVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CY12 BVJ registered?

CY12 BVJ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is CY12 BVJ safe to buy?

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