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GV61 OCL

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,348 mi
Last recorded78,348 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 OCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 78,348 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 75,749 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 73,194 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 70,702 miles

Nearside Front slight grease leak from inner cv boots

Offside Front slight grease leak from inner cv boots

Pass 26 Feb 2022 69,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot appears to be leaking past the clip (boot secure)

Offside Front Inner cv boot appears to be leaking past the clip (boot secure)

Pass 1 Mar 2021 66,864 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 63,130 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 63,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,908 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 52,159 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 52,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 44,578 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 34,993 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 27,068 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 27,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OCL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White 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 OCL, 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 GV61 OCL registered?

GV61 OCL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is GV61 OCL safe to buy?

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