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FD61 VZM

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,435 mi
Last recorded53,435 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 VZM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 53,435 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 51,078 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 48,309 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 44,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 41,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,335 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 40,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 35,459 miles

Both front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 26,991 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 26,973 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 25,658 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 23,376 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 20,709 miles

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

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

drivers wiper bladed starting to tear but still clears the windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,375 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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FD61 VZM is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD61 VZM?

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What year was FD61 VZM registered?

FD61 VZM is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is FD61 VZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 VZM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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