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EJ12 DWG

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,638 mi
Last recorded150,638 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 DWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 150,638 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 150,615 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear including short pipe to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 144,431 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 144,431 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 140,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 136,231 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 126,036 miles

Front wipers - splitting

Offside Front brake - slight holding on

Offside Rear tyre - low tread depth

windscreen - damage to zones A and B

Fail 30 Jun 2020 126,036 miles

Front wipers - splitting

Offside Front brake - slight holding on

Offside Rear tyre - low tread depth

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

windscreen - damage to zones A and B

Pass 24 Apr 2019 107,548 miles

Nearside Front tyre - low tread

windscreen - damage in zones A and B

Fail 24 Apr 2019 107,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre - low tread

Offside Front Lower suspension arm - rear bush seperating

windscreen - damage in zones A and B

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,618 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 77,604 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,222 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,688 miles

Both rear tyre's are cracking due to age.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre size- 155/65-R14 75T.

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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EJ12 DWG is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ12 DWG, 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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EJ12 DWG is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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