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FR12 MLE

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,002 mi
Last recorded49,002 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 MLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 49,002 miles

front discs corroded on edges

n/s rear under sill corroded

o/s front mirror cover missing

o/s rear under sill corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2025 49,000 miles

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

front discs corroded on edges

n/s rear under sill corroded

o/s front mirror cover missing

o/s rear under sill corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 47,665 miles

o/s mirror cover missing no sharp edges

Pass 18 Oct 2023 45,657 miles

o/s and n/s rear under sills corroded

o/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 21 Oct 2022 43,528 miles

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

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

door mirror cover missing

o/s and n/s rear under sills corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2022 43,528 miles

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

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

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

door mirror cover missing

o/s and n/s rear under sills corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 41,344 miles

o/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,971 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,510 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s and n/s front tyres perished

Pass 9 Oct 2018 33,416 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 29,745 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 25,459 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s n/s front and o/s rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2015 21,387 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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FR12 MLE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FR12 MLE, 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 FR12 MLE registered?

FR12 MLE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is FR12 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 MLE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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