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CY12 DAU

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,873 mi
Last recorded25,873 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 DAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 25,873 miles

Early sign of corrosion underneath

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

Pass 3 May 2025 21,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 20,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 18,535 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 18,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 16,015 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 14,322 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 13,412 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight cracks appearing on O/S/R tyre inner sidewall.

Pass 9 May 2019 11,984 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 10,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 10,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 10,135 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edges

child seat fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 8,884 miles

child seat fitted to rear preventing full check of rear seat belts

Pass 1 Jun 2015 7,340 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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CY12 DAU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CY12 DAU, 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 CY12 DAU registered?

CY12 DAU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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