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DE12 CAU

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,580 mi
Last recorded120,580 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 CAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 120,580 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Door damaged but not likely to cause injury or affecting operation

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

Underbody and multiple suspension components partially corroded and partially undersealed

Fail 12 Jun 2025 120,580 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Door damaged but not likely to cause injury or affecting operation

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody and multiple suspension components partially corroded and partially undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2024 110,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 110,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 104,826 miles

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

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Windscreen chipped in swept area within 40 mm

Pass 23 Mar 2022 94,706 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front outers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and getting close to cords.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer side wall cut due to wheel trim worn into tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has flat spot on outer edge tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, oil filter corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades lightly smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 82,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and getting close to cords.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has flat spot on outer edge tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, oil filter corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades lightly smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 73,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 73,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front. (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 67,924 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 25 Feb 2019 67,924 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,114 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 51,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both washers partially blocked

Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,630 miles

advise wipers

Fail 7 Mar 2015 36,630 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise wipers

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 CAU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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