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HJ12 LWS

2012 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,850 mi
Last recorded34,850 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 LWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 34,850 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 34,849 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 27,757 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 25,915 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 23,878 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 22,124 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,586 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear low of tread on outer raised edge

Fail 10 Mar 2016 18,586 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front tyre starting to wear low of tread on outer raised edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,116 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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HJ12 LWS is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HJ12 LWS, 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 HJ12 LWS registered?

HJ12 LWS is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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