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DU12 NKD

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,431 mi
Last recorded81,431 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 NKD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 81,431 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 81,431 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 69,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 60,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 53,405 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 46,182 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 42,392 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 41,739 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 37,927 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 34,260 miles

N/S/R light cluster damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2018 34,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and tyre tread has excessive cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R light cluster damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has sidewall damage (not showing cords) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessive cracks in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,073 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 56,073 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing edges

n/s wiper split

Pass 16 Mar 2015 12,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NKD is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White 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 NKD, 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 DU12 NKD registered?

DU12 NKD is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is DU12 NKD safe to buy?

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