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DF61 NCY

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,310 mi
Last recorded77,310 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 NCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 77,310 miles

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

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

Washer bottle leaking and OS headlight slightly loose

Fail 12 Jan 2026 77,308 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 75,481 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 73,489 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 73,489 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 69,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 69,893 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 67,035 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 67,035 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing o/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 63,471 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2020 60,643 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 60,643 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 55,307 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 55,291 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 46,666 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 43,490 miles

engine light on dash

osr tyre cracking on sidewall under load

Pass 17 Dec 2015 37,474 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 37,470 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 25,743 miles

Bonnett Stay missing

Fail 31 Jan 2015 25,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Bonnett Stay missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DF61 NCY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF61 NCY, 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 DF61 NCY registered?

DF61 NCY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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