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FL12 NZV

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,226 mi
Last recorded91,226 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 NZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 91,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 75,367 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 65,936 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 65,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm . rear bush split and de bonded . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm . ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 60,690 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 60,690 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 56,303 miles

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

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

clutch worn,pedal hard

Fail 6 Dec 2021 56,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

clutch worn,pedal hard

Pass 21 Nov 2020 50,348 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 43,578 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Damage to Bumper.

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 32,225 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 32,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front inner brake pads low

slight bind on osr brake

Pass 7 Nov 2017 24,877 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 23,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 22,926 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,738 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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FL12 NZV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL12 NZV, 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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What year was FL12 NZV registered?

FL12 NZV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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