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DS12 LUB

2012 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,783 mi
Last recorded82,783 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 LUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 82,783 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 82,783 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 79,716 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 79,715 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 67,944 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

slight roughness in nearside front wheel when spinning

Fail 11 Apr 2019 67,940 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

slight roughness in nearside front wheel when spinning

Pass 18 Apr 2018 53,972 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 53,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 39,300 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 21,264 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 21,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 6,222 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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DS12 LUB is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DS12 LUB, 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 DS12 LUB registered?

DS12 LUB is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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