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DE62 VDG

2012 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,431 mi
Last recorded78,431 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 VDG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 78,431 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipe corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 70,620 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear fuel pipe corroded ()

Fail 16 Sep 2021 70,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear fuel pipe corroded ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,180 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 60,180 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 47,093 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 36,579 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 28,814 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 28,814 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 19,742 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 12,094 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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DE62 VDG is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DE62 VDG, 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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DE62 VDG is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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