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DS12 USG

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,730 mi
Last recorded119,730 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 USG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 119,730 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 109,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS & OS inner gaiters have slight leak of grease - gaiters and clips intact and secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS lower arm rear bushes slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS & OS very slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS, very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 109,787 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS & OS inner gaiters have slight leak of grease - gaiters and clips intact and secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS lower arm rear bushes slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS & OS very slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS, very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 92,270 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS & OS inner gaiters have slight leak of grease - gaiters and clips intact and secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure was low - 10psi when checked. No visible punctures

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 61,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 44,712 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 43,294 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,320 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 31,238 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 24,143 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 USG is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DS12 USG, 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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DS12 USG is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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