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WK12 VOB

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,169 mi
Last recorded65,169 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 VOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 65,169 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 59,195 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 55,413 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 52,431 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 49,889 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension

Front brake backing plates corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 48,016 miles

Both front back plates corroded

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 9 Oct 2019 43,702 miles

Both front shocks slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 36,787 miles

All tyres perished/cracked

Both front shocks slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2017 28,968 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 28,559 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 28,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,794 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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WK12 VOB is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 WK12 VOB, 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 WK12 VOB registered?

WK12 VOB is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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