2012 Suzuki Alto 1.0L Petrol · SA12 AXB
2012 Suzuki Alto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 124,190 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI ALTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA12 AXB Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 124,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA12 AXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Suzuki Alto (SA12 AXB) between July 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (32 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SA12 AXB Mileage History
- 02/07/201522,541 mi
- 19/03/201627,067 mi+4,526 mi
- 20/03/201738,994 mi+11,927 mi
- 10/04/201857,945 mi+18,951 mi
- 01/02/201974,899 mi+16,954 mi
- 14/02/201974,905 mi+6 mi
- 14/02/202080,923 mi+6,018 mi
- 14/02/202080,924 mi+1 mi
- 12/02/202187,755 mi+6,831 mi
- 11/02/202294,780 mi+7,025 mi
- 11/02/202294,780 mi
- 13/02/2023103,033 mi+8,253 mi
- 14/02/2023103,033 mi
- 09/02/2024109,369 mi+6,336 mi
- 09/02/2024109,369 mi
- 04/02/2025117,036 mi+7,667 mi
- 13/02/2025117,203 mi+167 mi
- 06/02/2026124,190 mi+6,987 mi
Average of roughly 9,588 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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