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DE12 HSJ

2012 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,842 mi
Last recorded43,842 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 HSJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 43,842 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 42,636 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 41,056 miles

Nearside Front front bumper damaged but not dangerous

Pass 5 Apr 2023 40,450 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 39,384 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 39,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 38,631 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 37,806 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,871 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges size 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges size 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear starting to perish on the outer side wall and tread size 155/65/14

Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,848 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,158 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 17,256 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 HSJ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HSJ, 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 HSJ registered?

DE12 HSJ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is DE12 HSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 HSJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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