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EN61 JTO

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,280 mi
Last recorded96,280 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 JTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 96,280 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear, also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Inner edges 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 96,277 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear, also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Inner edges 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 91,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on limit (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 85,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 79,236 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 72,301 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 65,768 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 65,768 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexi hose to caliper connection (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 60,769 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,133 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 53,732 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 47,932 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 41,164 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 29,375 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 18,056 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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EN61 JTO is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 EN61 JTO, 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 EN61 JTO registered?

EN61 JTO is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is EN61 JTO safe to buy?

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