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DG12 FVY

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,500 mi
Last recorded68,500 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 68,500 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 66,341 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 64,284 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 62,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 61,581 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 60,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 59,251 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,034 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 43,253 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,915 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2015 27,149 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 27,103 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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 FVY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DG12 FVY, 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 DG12 FVY registered?

DG12 FVY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is DG12 FVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 FVY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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