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ET12 VHF

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,944 mi
Last recorded62,944 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 VHF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 62,944 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 61,271 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 59,644 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 59,634 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 57,343 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 54,552 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 51,204 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 46,101 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 39,886 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 34,073 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing and 5 years old

Pass 5 Aug 2016 31,871 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 31,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 23,288 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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ET12 VHF is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ET12 VHF, 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 ET12 VHF registered?

ET12 VHF is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is ET12 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 VHF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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