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DV12 TCY

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,739 mi
Last recorded23,739 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 TCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 23,739 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 23,429 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 22,492 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 21,849 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 21,849 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 20,410 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 19,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 18,380 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 16,964 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 16,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 16,511 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 15,539 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 13,919 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 9,460 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 TCY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TCY, 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 TCY registered?

DV12 TCY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is DV12 TCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 TCY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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