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DL12 HHZ

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,015 mi
Last recorded40,015 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 HHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 40,015 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 36,786 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 34,022 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 32,428 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 31,096 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 29,374 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 28,048 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 25,753 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 23,545 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 22,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 22,395 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 18,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have slight cracking in the outer tread area

o/s front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 4 Jul 2016 18,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have slight cracking in the outer tread area

o/s front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2015 14,423 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyresperished and cracked on sidewalls and tread

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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DL12 HHZ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DL12 HHZ, 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 DL12 HHZ registered?

DL12 HHZ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is DL12 HHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 HHZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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