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DE12 CAO

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,157 mi
Last recorded58,157 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 CAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 58,157 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 58,095 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 53,089 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 48,231 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 42,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 38,880 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 38,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 34,726 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 30,612 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 27,467 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 27,395 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 18,869 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Jun 2015 15,764 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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DE12 CAO is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DE12 CAO, 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 DE12 CAO registered?

DE12 CAO is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is DE12 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 CAO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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