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GV12 LGC

2012 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,950 mi
Last recorded114,950 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 LGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 114,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer cover (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer cover (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 114,950 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread worn to ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer cover (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer cover (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 106,386 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 97,785 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 97,785 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 87,821 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 87,701 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 78,024 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 68,834 miles

Small escape of grease from Nearside front drive shaft inner constant velocity joint gaiter

Fail 4 Aug 2021 68,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Small escape of grease from Nearside front drive shaft inner constant velocity joint gaiter

Pass 3 Aug 2020 61,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 52,618 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 52,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Number lamp not working

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 42,497 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 32,171 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 22,303 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 13,139 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 LGC is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

GV12 LGC is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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