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CP12 YLV

2012 Suzuki Alto

Pink Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,057 mi
Last recorded71,057 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 YLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 71,057 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 65,023 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 65,022 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 64,766 miles

155/65/14 x 4...

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 64,766 miles

155/65/14 x 4...

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 64,256 miles

155/65/14 X 4,

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 63,737 miles

155/65/14 x 4,,

Pass 15 Dec 2020 62,992 miles

155/65/14 x 4..

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 62,382 miles

SERV?..155/65/14 X 4,,

Fail 23 Dec 2019 62,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle NSF LOW READING (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ***********NSF & OSF =BOTH=2=TWO /.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

SERV?..155/65/14 X 4,,

Pass 11 Aug 2016 50,707 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 50,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,202 miles

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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CP12 YLV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Pink with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CP12 YLV, 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 CP12 YLV registered?

CP12 YLV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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