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DV12 LUT

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,871 mi
Last recorded47,871 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 LUT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 47,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 47,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 43,665 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 42,199 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 41,167 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 39,573 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 38,790 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 37,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 34,936 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 31,482 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 31,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,288 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,228 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 18,750 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 18,743 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 28 Oct 2014 18,743 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

brake fluid just over min

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 LUT is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 LUT, 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 LUT is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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