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DV12 NVJ

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

74,881 mi
Last recorded74,881 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 NVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 74,881 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brakes not tested due to condition of brake pipes which are excessively corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose behind road wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose behind road wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose behind road wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose behind road wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside discs are pitted and slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses from body to trailing arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 60,209 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2019 60,209 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 59,999 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 59,999 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 39,849 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 39,849 miles

Offside Rear Outer Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. lamp broken (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 NVJ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 NVJ, 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 NVJ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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