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FG12 PWL

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,174 mi
Last recorded126,174 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 PWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 126,174 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 126,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 117,493 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 109,704 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both side front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2023 101,678 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 93,929 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

small stone chip to windscreen

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 86,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front brake pipes at wheel arch corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft inner gaiter clamp allowing slight leak of lubricant

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear brake pipes to back plates corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear chassis and sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 82,302 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 73,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Warn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to see front brake pads. Estimated by feel. O/K

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view repaired chip low down on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 73,303 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Warn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to see front brake pads. Estimated by feel. O/K

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view repaired chip low down on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 63,884 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 54,432 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 43,679 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 43,679 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 34,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,687 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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FG12 PWL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG12 PWL, 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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FG12 PWL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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