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FE12 GRK

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,572 mi
Last recorded80,572 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 GRK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 80,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 76,740 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 74,637 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle coroddid

Fail 30 Dec 2023 74,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle coroddid

Pass 26 Oct 2022 72,713 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 71,472 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,324 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 66,324 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 62,342 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 62,341 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2017 62,341 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 56,099 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 56,099 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,989 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 41,943 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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FE12 GRK is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE12 GRK, 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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FE12 GRK is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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