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GV61 HCY

2012 Suzuki Alto

Pink Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,962 mi
Last recorded90,962 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 HCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 90,962 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 85,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 79,543 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2023 73,786 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 65,913 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 60,038 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 52,373 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 43,649 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 43,649 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 35,604 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 35,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger side rear tyre side wall splitting

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear drivers side rear tyre side wall splitting

Pass 23 Jan 2017 26,366 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jan 2016 17,901 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished and cracked on sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre is perished and cracked on sidewall

Fail 26 Jan 2016 17,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished and cracked on sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre is perished and cracked on sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2015 14,790 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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GV61 HCY 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 80%.

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 GV61 HCY, 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 GV61 HCY registered?

GV61 HCY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is GV61 HCY safe to buy?

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