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AU12 YBE

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,015 mi
Last recorded37,015 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 37,015 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 37,014 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2024 36,129 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 35,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Feb 2022 34,450 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 34,447 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 27,317 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 26,044 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy will need replacing soon. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jan 2020 26,044 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy will need replacing soon. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 23,198 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 20,002 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 16,961 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre perished and becoming worn

Pass 25 Feb 2016 13,461 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre perished and worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 10,220 miles

both front tyre sidewalls signs of cracking

both front wipers becoming poor

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

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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AU12 YBE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU12 YBE, 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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What year was AU12 YBE registered?

AU12 YBE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AU12 YBE safe to buy?

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