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Suzuki Alto

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 996 cc

A12 GSHMOT history

A12 GSH is a silver petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 22 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

A12 GSH silver Suzuki Alto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Alto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
101,016 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 GSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 GSH was last recorded at 101,016 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,016 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,016 miles
  • 2025 – 95,863 miles
  • 2024 – 91,398 miles
  • 2023 – 88,083 miles
  • 2022 – 87,984 miles
  • 2021 – 87,495 miles
  • 2020 – 85,838 miles
  • 2019 – 83,628 miles
  • 2018 – 78,401 miles
  • 2017 – 69,642 miles
  • 2016 – 60,512 miles
  • 2015 – 43,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,016 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,016 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    101,016 miles
    Test number
    733454796907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,016 miles (+5,153)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,016 miles
    Test number
    537401793126
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,863 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,863 miles
    Test number
    441849122007
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail95,863 miles (+4,465)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,863 miles
    Test number
    270498816984
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass91,398 miles (+3,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,398 miles
    Test number
    109420716756
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,083 miles
    Test number
    463546533294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,083 miles (+99)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,083 miles
    Test number
    197639913761
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,984 miles (+489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,984 miles
    Test number
    767951647600
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorbers corroded

  9. Pass87,495 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,495 miles
    Test number
    630786102003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,838 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,838 miles
    Test number
    907845185414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,837 miles (+2,209)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,837 miles
    Test number
    512296783997
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass83,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,628 miles
    Test number
    413845841178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail83,626 miles (+5,225)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,626 miles
    Test number
    972964970258
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass78,401 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,401 miles
    Test number
    546588048088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,398 miles (+8,756)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,398 miles
    Test number
    295125537889
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass69,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,642 miles
    Test number
    524653014213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,642 miles (+9,130)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,642 miles
    Test number
    693772132925
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass60,512 miles (+17,307)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,512 miles
    Test number
    949492592588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,205 miles
    Test number
    998160227415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 GSH

Does A12 GSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 GSH is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 GSH?
The MOT on A12 GSH is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 GSH done?
A12 GSH was recorded at 101,016 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 5,634 miles a year.
Has A12 GSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 GSH has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on A12 GSH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 GSH find?
A12 GSH passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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