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VO12 NHG

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,093 mi
Last recorded119,093 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 NHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 119,093 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 105,615 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 93,080 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 80,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge and slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 80,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge and slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 68,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 68,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 51,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 46,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 40,032 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 36,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 31,496 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 25,865 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 18,138 miles

Near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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VO12 NHG is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 VO12 NHG, 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 VO12 NHG registered?

VO12 NHG is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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