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DE12 UKK

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,216 mi
Last recorded70,216 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 UKK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 70,216 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 70,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 68,769 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 63,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 63,886 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 56,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 51,097 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 47,276 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 43,702 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 37,750 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 32,809 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 25,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 20,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 20,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 15,845 miles

Nearside Rear 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 UKK is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKK, 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 UKK is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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