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GV12 LGE

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,841 mi
Last recorded78,841 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 LGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 78,841 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 78,841 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 75,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 72,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Wet with grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 69,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 67,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split/delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 67,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split/delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 62,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Wet with grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,044 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 59,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,429 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 54,429 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 46,381 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 43,923 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,747 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 31,665 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 LGE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LGE, 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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GV12 LGE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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