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DG12 AMU

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,749 mi
Last recorded93,749 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 AMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 93,749 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 88,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 82,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 82,673 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 76,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 76,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 71,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 67,344 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 65,006 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 57,594 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 57,594 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 50,389 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,267 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 28,806 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 16,052 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 16,052 miles

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

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

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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DG12 AMU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG12 AMU, 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 DG12 AMU registered?

DG12 AMU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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