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FD12 SOE

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,030 mi
Last recorded71,030 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 SOE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 71,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 66,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front rigid brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 58,165 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 54,810 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 54,806 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 53,058 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 51,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 48,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 44,786 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 41,324 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,115 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 35,115 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 28,796 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle wet when tested

Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres cracking

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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FD12 SOE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 FD12 SOE, 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 FD12 SOE registered?

FD12 SOE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is FD12 SOE safe to buy?

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