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DE12 VUM

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,194 mi
Last recorded53,194 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 53,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 48,366 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 47,685 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 44,946 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 42,943 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 38,131 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 33,932 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

advise tyres perished

Fail 29 Apr 2017 33,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

advise tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,991 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 29,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VUM is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

DE12 VUM is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DE12 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 VUM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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