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VN12 EAM

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,860 mi
Last recorded60,860 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 EAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 60,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 51,925 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 50,071 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak in oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

os and ns inner driveshaft joint boots weeping grease slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2023 46,602 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak in filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

os and ns inner driveshaft joint boots weeping grease slightly

Fail 8 Feb 2023 46,602 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak in filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

os and ns inner driveshaft joint boots weeping grease slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2022 40,096 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

os and ns inner driveshaft joint boots weeping grease slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2021 36,938 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

os and ns inner driveshaft joint boots weeping grease slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2020 33,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 29,783 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 25,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 23,774 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 19,196 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,254 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 EAM is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EAM, 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 VN12 EAM registered?

VN12 EAM is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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