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AO12 YTV

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,915 mi
Last recorded90,915 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 90,915 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 90,915 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 87,673 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH OUTER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 87,673 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH OUTER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 85,526 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 82,484 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 81,225 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 70,417 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 70,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 60,361 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 48,464 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split on end

Fail 28 Jun 2019 48,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front wiper blade split on end

Pass 14 Jun 2018 41,753 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 14 Jun 2017 34,583 miles

all brake pipes coated with grease

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Jun 2016 28,644 miles

all brake pipes coated with grease

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,194 miles

Both Headlamp aims on min mark

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Brake pipes greased

N/s/f road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim edge

N/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit (AT 3MM)

O/s/f tyre cracked and perished(must be close to cords) and worn more at edges

Passengers wiper blade split at end

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO12 YTV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White 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 AO12 YTV, 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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AO12 YTV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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