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FY12 BVL

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,200 mi
Last recorded26,200 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 BVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 26,200 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 24,373 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 22,370 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 19,226 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 17,271 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 13,448 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 13,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 11,081 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 9,013 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 6,745 miles

ALL TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED/SPLIT

Pass 28 Apr 2016 3,460 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 3,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FY12 BVL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY12 BVL, 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 FY12 BVL registered?

FY12 BVL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FY12 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 BVL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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