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FG12 TVW

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,170 mi
Last recorded40,170 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 TVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 40,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner CV Boot weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner CV Boot weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 37,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside 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 rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 35,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 35,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 33,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 33,042 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 30,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 28,027 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 25,456 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 155/65r14 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 20,251 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 21,139 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 21,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2017 18,915 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges 155/65/14/T

Fail 21 Apr 2017 18,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges 155/65/14/T

Pass 11 Apr 2016 16,246 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 16,246 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 13,373 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,373 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 TVW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TVW, 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 TVW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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