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DE12 CCF

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,263 mi
Last recorded109,263 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 CCF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2025 109,263 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed catalyst is split and cracked (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst is split and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2024 107,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low due to tyres being under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low due to tyres being under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 107,013 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low due to tyres being under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low due to tyres being under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 105,925 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 105,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 104,339 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 104,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 98,549 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 98,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 89,936 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,843 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 57,670 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,411 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre, also starting to crack and perish

Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s front tyres heavily worn on outer edges (strong advise)

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,399 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 21,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 CCF is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 CCF, 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 CCF is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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