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FG12 VTJ

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,757 mi
Last recorded116,757 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 VTJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 116,757 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear o/s hand brake poor. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 106,607 miles

Lower Underside Heavly Undersealed

Fail 27 May 2025 106,437 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Underside Heavly Undersealed

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 99,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 93,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 89,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2021 80,984 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 80,950 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2020 73,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2019 63,946 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 May 2019 63,946 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,390 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 47,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 47,779 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' camera and stick on plastic (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 42,140 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 32,013 miles

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

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

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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FG12 VTJ 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 VTJ, 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

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What year was FG12 VTJ registered?

FG12 VTJ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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