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FP12 CZE

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,188 mi
Last recorded98,188 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 CZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 98,188 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 98,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 72,336 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 72,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2024 62,888 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 62,888 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 60,105 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 60,105 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge, replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 53,972 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 53,972 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 48,741 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 48,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 39,588 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 36,594 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 31,997 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 29,414 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,718 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 21,202 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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FP12 CZE 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 FP12 CZE, 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 FP12 CZE registered?

FP12 CZE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is FP12 CZE safe to buy?

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