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DS61 HTF

2012 Suzuki Alto

Pink Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

45,499 mi
Last recorded45,499 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 HTF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 45,499 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 45,494 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 41,226 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 41,226 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 38,019 miles

o/s inner c.v boot slight split

o/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 20 Jan 2023 34,481 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 34,481 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

n/s inner c.v boot leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2022 31,450 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 31,450 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 28,643 miles

both inner cv boot leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2020 25,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot slight leak

Offside Front Inner CV Boot slight leak

Fail 9 Jan 2020 25,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot slight leak

Offside Front Inner CV Boot slight leak

Rear Corrosion to Front to Rear Brake Pipes

Pass 18 Jan 2019 23,559 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 23,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 19,176 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 15,115 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 15,115 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 11,862 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls

Fail 20 Jan 2016 11,862 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both rear tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls

Pass 20 Jan 2015 9,509 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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DS61 HTF is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Pink with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DS61 HTF, 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 DS61 HTF registered?

DS61 HTF is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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