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DE12 RRU

2012 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,355 mi
Last recorded54,355 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 RRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 54,355 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 54,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2024 50,515 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 47,260 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 43,312 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 39,146 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 35,291 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 31,237 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 28,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight grease loss from driveshaft gaiter

Offside Front Inner slight grease loss from driveshaft gaiter

Pass 31 Jan 2018 26,335 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre badly splite on outer wall

Offside Front lower wish bone bush starting to splite

Pass 6 Feb 2017 24,356 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 21,596 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 20,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside 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 RRU 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 RRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE12 RRU registered?

DE12 RRU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DE12 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 RRU 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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