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DV12 JRO

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,177 mi
Last recorded31,177 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 JRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 31,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively SLIGHTLY LEAKING (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively SLIGHTLY LEAKING (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 27,055 miles

Nearside Inner cv boot slight leak of grease.

Pass 26 Mar 2024 25,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF wishbone rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 25,164 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Vehicle accessory mount significantly obstructing driver's view. Securely attached to windscreen, unable to remove prior to test without potential damage (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF wishbone rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned OSF tyre valve stem slightly misaligned by wheel trim (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Mar 2023 22,971 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 18,214 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 14,691 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 14,524 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 13,724 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 13,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 11,793 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 7,508 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 6,762 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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DV12 JRO is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 JRO, 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 JRO is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is DV12 JRO safe to buy?

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