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FD61 VNK

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,250 mi
Last recorded100,250 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 VNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 100,250 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 81,140 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 81,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 70,416 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 67,565 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 62,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,120 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 55,044 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 51,020 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 45,373 miles

BOTH N/S TYRES SHOWING WEAR

Pass 23 Jan 2017 35,009 miles

N/S/R TYRE SHOWING WEAR ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 18 Jan 2016 24,254 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 17,865 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES -- N/S/F ONLY JUST MEETING MOT CRITERIA AT THIS TIME

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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FD61 VNK is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FD61 VNK, 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 FD61 VNK registered?

FD61 VNK is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is FD61 VNK safe to buy?

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