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DV12 JPX

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,140 mi
Last recorded44,140 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 JPX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 44,140 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 33,010 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 31,043 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 29,695 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 28,714 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 10 Mar 2021 26,151 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 25,888 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 22,693 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 18,707 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 14,517 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 11,147 miles

tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2015 6,360 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 6,360 miles

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

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 JPX is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DV12 JPX, 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 DV12 JPX registered?

DV12 JPX is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is DV12 JPX safe to buy?

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