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VK61 JKZ

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,686 mi
Last recorded102,686 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 JKZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 102,686 miles

undertrays fitted front to back limiting inspection of underbody

Pass 7 Feb 2025 81,907 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 81,907 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 80,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 78,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 6 Jan 2023 78,384 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2022 74,355 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 74,355 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear tyre worn and cracking badly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 72,916 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm and cracking

scratches screen

Fail 17 Dec 2020 72,849 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm and cracking

scratches screen

Pass 6 Jan 2020 71,602 miles

both sides front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

offside front tyre cracking badly inner sidewall and shoulder

scratches screen

Fail 6 Jan 2020 71,602 miles

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

both sides front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

offside front tyre cracking badly inner sidewall and shoulder

scratches screen

Pass 2 Jan 2019 64,827 miles

both sides front suspension arm bushes deteriorating (rear of)

offside front tyre worn edges

scratches screen

Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,844 miles

drone nearside front wheel bearing

drone nearside rear wheel bearing

drone offside front wheel bearing

offside front suspension arm bush deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing edges

scratches screen

Pass 7 Jan 2017 49,486 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

drone nearside front wheel bearing

drone nearside rear wheel bearing

drone offside front wheel bearing

front brake pads worn low!

scratches screen

Pass 14 Jan 2016 41,410 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 33,056 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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VK61 JKZ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 VK61 JKZ, 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 VK61 JKZ registered?

VK61 JKZ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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