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DU12 MVA

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,605 mi
Last recorded76,605 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 MVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 76,605 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 74,828 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 74,828 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 73,702 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 73,702 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 69,932 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 64,718 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,951 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,995 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 49,181 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,386 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 37,007 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed bald on outer edge

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,603 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 27,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,198 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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DU12 MVA 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 DU12 MVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU12 MVA registered?

DU12 MVA is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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