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EK12 AEF

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,631 mi
Last recorded45,631 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 AEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 45,631 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 44,787 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 42,242 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 52,523 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 52,523 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 37,483 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 37,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 24,914 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Oct 2019 24,914 miles

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 20,098 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 16,189 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 12,308 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 10,632 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 8,055 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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EK12 AEF is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 EK12 AEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 AEF registered?

EK12 AEF is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is EK12 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 AEF 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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