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DN12 ZPO

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,966 mi
Last recorded37,966 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 ZPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 37,966 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside damage to both doors

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 37,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside damage to both doors

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 32,143 miles

Passenger front door damaged, slight sharp edges but not excessive

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 32,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Passenger front door damaged, slight sharp edges but not excessive

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 25,871 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside doors/body damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2023 21,236 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 16,913 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 13,771 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 13,771 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 12,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 10,280 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 9,763 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 8,898 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 7,456 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 6,060 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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DN12 ZPO is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN12 ZPO, 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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DN12 ZPO is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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