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DE12 VXW

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,121 mi
Last recorded95,121 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VXW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 95,121 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 95,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 92,627 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 92,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 84,770 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside Shock Absorbers Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Surface Rust On Nearside & Offside Trailing Arm Mounting Area & Both Inner Sills

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside Rear Trailing Arm Mounting Area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 84,767 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside Shock Absorbers Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Surface Rust On Nearside & Offside Front Trailing Arm & Both Inner Sills

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside Rear Trailing Arm Mounting Area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 75,662 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 68,734 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 61,954 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 55,464 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 55,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 44,745 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 44,745 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,218 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 37,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked split pin missing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chip in screen.

o/s rear and n/s front tyres on 3mm.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 34,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chip in screen.

o/s rear and n/s front tyres on 3mm.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,784 miles

155/65/14 75S

Front brake pads low.

Nearside front wheel inner rim bent.

Nearside rear tyre on 3.5mm.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 26,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

155/65/14 75S

Front brake pads low.

Nearside rear tyre on 3.5mm.

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 VXW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXW, 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 VXW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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