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DE12 UKM

2012 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,796 mi
Last recorded28,796 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 UKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 28,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside+nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 28,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 28,671 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 28,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside+nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 28,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 28,363 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 27,876 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 26,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface and side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective cleans efficiently (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface and side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 24,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 22,079 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre slight surface cracking

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer tyre slight surface cracking

Fail 30 May 2018 22,079 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre slight surface cracking

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer tyre slight surface cracking

Pass 26 May 2017 20,576 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 18,467 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 13,866 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 UKM is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UKM, 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 UKM registered?

DE12 UKM is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DE12 UKM safe to buy?

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