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FV12 KUG

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,848 mi
Last recorded130,848 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 KUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 130,848 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 130,848 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 90,065 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides BORDERLINE ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear arm bush ,bush started to splitting , borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear arm bush,bush started to splitting , borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under of vehicle corrosion various

Pass 15 Apr 2024 69,080 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 68,433 miles

Front Inner cv boot clips deteriorated

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

Offside Front seat airbag cover loose

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 68,433 miles

Front Inner cv boot clips deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front seat airbag cover loose

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 56,906 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts to rears slight (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 56,906 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts to rears slight (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 42,800 miles

Front Inner cv boots have grease on driveshaft clips

Front anti roll bar links dust covers slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 35,405 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2021 35,355 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2020 32,279 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 26,635 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,195 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 15,908 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres perishing on walls

Pass 19 Feb 2016 10,503 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 7,721 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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FV12 KUG is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FV12 KUG, 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 FV12 KUG registered?

FV12 KUG is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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