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EK12 OMW

2012 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,269 mi
Last recorded72,269 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 OMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 72,269 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF + OSF ON THE LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed damaged (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 70,094 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 67,768 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 67,768 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,865 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 61,051 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 61,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,397 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 57,397 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 53,424 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 49,907 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 49,907 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,943 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 42,471 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,795 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 OMW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EK12 OMW, 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 EK12 OMW registered?

EK12 OMW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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