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DG62 CSU

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,757 mi
Last recorded83,757 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 CSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 83,757 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small holes in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 83,757 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small holes in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 78,835 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot, slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding on rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 78,834 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot has ripped (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot, slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding on rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 72,921 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 72,921 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 66,632 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn starting to pop out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 59,646 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 54,037 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 54,037 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 49,386 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 49,386 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 44,944 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,572 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

horn tone poor

Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,014 miles

oil leak

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 28 Aug 2015 29,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake binding

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

rear seats folded and seatbelts not tested

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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DG62 CSU 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 68.8%.

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 DG62 CSU, 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 DG62 CSU registered?

DG62 CSU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is DG62 CSU safe to buy?

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