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DV12 OFM

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,573 mi
Last recorded10,573 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 OFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 10,573 miles

All suspension components corroding

Both plastic headlamp lenses deteriorating

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush splitting / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 9,855 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 8,708 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 7,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 7,195 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 7,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 6,550 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 6,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 5,874 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 4,601 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 3,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2017 2,893 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 2,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 2,283 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 2,174 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 OFM is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFM, 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 OFM is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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