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DV62 OVY

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,833 mi
Last recorded17,833 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 OVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 17,833 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 13,000 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 12,673 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 12,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 12,310 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 11,899 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 11,515 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 10,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 9,440 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges - n/s more so

Fail 13 Sep 2018 9,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on the edges - n/s more so

Pass 21 Sep 2017 8,255 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 6,759 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 5,690 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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DV62 OVY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DV62 OVY, 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 DV62 OVY registered?

DV62 OVY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DV62 OVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 OVY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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