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DG12 NEY

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,367 mi
Last recorded18,367 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 NEY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 18,367 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))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 15,990 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 15,990 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 14,244 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 14,229 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 13,431 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 12,568 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 12,082 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 11,881 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 11,881 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 11,177 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 11,177 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 10,430 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 9,378 miles

Nearside Front tyre shoulder wear

Pass 16 Feb 2016 8,113 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 7,114 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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DG12 NEY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White 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 NEY, 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 NEY registered?

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

Is DG12 NEY safe to buy?

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