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VO12 OYJ

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,663 mi
Last recorded49,663 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 OYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 49,663 miles

Both front tyres Appear under inflated

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 44,594 miles

both front tyres close to limit and perished.

Fail 20 Sep 2024 44,436 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front tyres close to limit and perished.

Pass 7 Oct 2023 40,022 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 37,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 37,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 34,447 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 31,131 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 31,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyres appear underinflated

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 27,132 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 19,308 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 18,039 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 15,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 10,078 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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VO12 OYJ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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