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DV12 HZA

2012 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,624 mi
Last recorded62,624 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 HZA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 62,624 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 62,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 56,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 50,093 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 43,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some corrosion present to metal brake pipes - f/o/s, f/n/s, r/o/s, r/n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc some corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some perishing to tyre in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 43,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some corrosion present to metal brake pipes - f/o/s, f/n/s, r/o/s, r/n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc some corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some perishing to tyre in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 40,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 38,038 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 38,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2020 36,036 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 32,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2018 28,025 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 24,150 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 20,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void of tread outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 16,600 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 16,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HZA is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HZA, 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 HZA is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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