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VN12 DGY

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,440 mi
Last recorded53,440 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 DGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 53,440 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 51,217 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 47,825 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 43,955 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2023 43,955 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 40,205 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 40,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 36,080 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 34,410 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 31,343 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 25,686 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,384 miles

Front tyres perishing and splitting

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

number plate lights slightly loose

Pass 31 Mar 2016 16,933 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 12,272 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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VN12 DGY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VN12 DGY, 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 VN12 DGY registered?

VN12 DGY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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The MOT history for VN12 DGY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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