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A16 OYA

2012 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,206 mi
Last recorded90,206 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 90,206 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 87,360 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 82,509 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres at 3-4mm with wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 76,146 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 76,146 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 67,654 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 66,231 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 64,787 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,971 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,567 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 46,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 36,312 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,660 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 27,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 21,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 21,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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A16 OYA is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A16 OYA, 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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A16 OYA is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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