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VN12 DGZ

2012 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,520 mi
Last recorded49,520 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 DGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 49,520 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 46,980 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 44,233 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 44,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 41,077 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 36,114 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 33,773 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,736 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 24,555 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 20,802 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,889 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,803 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 DGZ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DGZ, 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

How do I check the history of VN12 DGZ?

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What year was VN12 DGZ registered?

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

Is VN12 DGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 DGZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN12 DGZ have outstanding finance?

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