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DE12 XLV

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,639 mi
Last recorded41,639 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 XLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 41,639 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 40,509 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 39,868 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 38,634 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 32,269 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 31,411 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,577 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,600 miles

both rear tyres have small splits in outer walls

Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,288 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 17,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 12,968 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 12,968 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 XLV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE12 XLV registered?

DE12 XLV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is DE12 XLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 XLV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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