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WL12 AUU

2012 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

72,132 mi
Last recorded72,132 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 AUU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 72,132 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 72,129 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 70,495 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 70,495 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 63,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 63,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 61,819 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 61,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,341 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 57,341 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 53,424 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 53,424 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven 42% (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,906 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 45,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 37,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre, and only 10psi at start of test (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 12 May 2015 32,295 miles

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

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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WL12 AUU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 WL12 AUU, 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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WL12 AUU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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