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EK12 PSX

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,460 mi
Last recorded100,460 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 PSX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 100,460 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 100,460 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 87,469 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 71,159 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

clutch heavy ?

Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,270 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 44,177 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing close to failure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides heavily deteriorated

Lower engine stabiliser mount bush deteriorated deteriorated and has play

Pass 8 Jun 2018 35,537 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 35,537 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 24,317 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing slightly in tread

Offside front inner cv boot deteriorated

Rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Pass 3 May 2016 14,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and has nail in tred (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre on 2.5 mm and VERY worn on inside edge

offside windscreen wiper smearing

unable to fully inspect front brakes

Fail 3 May 2016 14,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and has nail in tred (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre on 2.5 mm and VERY worn on inside edge

offside windscreen wiper smearing

unable to fully inspect front brakes

Pass 11 Mar 2015 8,493 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 PSX is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PSX, 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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EK12 PSX is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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