MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both washers partially blocked
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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?
Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.
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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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