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GV12 LFX

2012 Suzuki Alto

Pink Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,666 mi
Last recorded119,666 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 LFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 119,666 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 119,596 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 115,712 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 115,712 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer, top of the box, the join is coming away letting exhaust gas escape excessively (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 108,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 101,545 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 94,115 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 94,115 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 85,900 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 85,900 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 76,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tread cracked ()

both front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2018 64,393 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 55,252 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,472 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,601 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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GV12 LFX is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Pink with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GV12 LFX, 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 GV12 LFX registered?

GV12 LFX is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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