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WM12 DVL

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,020 mi
Last recorded77,020 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 DVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 77,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 77,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 75,508 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 73,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 72,551 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 71,096 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 68,982 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 66,448 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 66,448 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 59,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 50,868 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 42,287 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,971 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 34,971 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 27,204 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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WM12 DVL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WM12 DVL, 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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WM12 DVL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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