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DE12 XLU

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,260 mi
Last recorded44,260 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 XLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 44,260 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 44,260 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 41,677 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 41,677 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 41,038 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 40,885 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 40,792 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 40,232 miles

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

both inner cv gaiters minor weep of grease but prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 30 Mar 2020 35,433 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,480 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 32,442 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 30,699 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 22,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks in sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks in sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2016 17,757 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,541 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

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 XLU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

DE12 XLU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is DE12 XLU safe to buy?

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