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DU12 XPH

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,101 mi
Last recorded42,101 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 XPH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 42,101 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 38,058 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 34,318 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 31,418 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 29,177 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 25,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm plus worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm plus worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 19,788 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 13,119 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 10,297 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 7,835 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Feb 2016 7,835 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Feb 2015 5,528 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 XPH is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XPH, 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 XPH registered?

DU12 XPH is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DU12 XPH safe to buy?

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