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EF12 OPT

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,612 mi
Last recorded25,612 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 OPT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 25,612 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 25,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 24,580 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 23,683 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Aug 2022 23,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 23,139 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 22,337 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Apr 2020 22,142 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 22,142 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 21,864 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 20,591 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 19,677 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 18,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 16,380 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 14,987 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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EF12 OPT is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EF12 OPT, 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 EF12 OPT registered?

EF12 OPT is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is EF12 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 OPT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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