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DV12 HNR

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,988 mi
Last recorded71,988 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 HNR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 71,988 miles

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

underside sprayed with protective paint

Pass 5 Feb 2025 70,176 miles

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

Rear axle and rear suspension components surface corrosion.

Fail 4 Feb 2025 70,176 miles

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

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

Rear axle and rear suspension components surface corrosion.

Pass 31 Jan 2024 69,025 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 69,025 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 63,410 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 57,220 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 50,943 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 45,640 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 45,636 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 38,910 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 38,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 31,555 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 24,315 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,681 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 19,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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DV12 HNR is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV12 HNR, 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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DV12 HNR is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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