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DS12 USO

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,590 mi
Last recorded39,590 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 USO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2026 39,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly noisy and slightly rough. Not excessive (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 36,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 33,487 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner CV boots have slight seepage from clips. Not excessive. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly noisy and slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 30,406 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 27,384 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 24,512 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges tyre on 2mm advise replacement

Offside Front Inner offside front tyre worn on inside edge 2mm left on tyre advise replacement

Offside Front Outer offside front outer windscreen washer nozzle not working

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front offside front suspension coil spring corroded at bottom

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe to offside rear as marked

Pass 3 Aug 2020 23,014 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 20,252 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 17,254 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 14,654 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 11,712 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 8,789 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 USO is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 USO, 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 USO registered?

DS12 USO is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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