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CV12 YLZ

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,517 mi
Last recorded59,517 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 YLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 59,517 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 59,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 57,863 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 57,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake backplates heavily corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 57,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake backplates heavily corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 51,355 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt catch stiff (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis & floor pan showing corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to covers,both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 51,355 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt catch stiff (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis & floor pan showing corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to covers,both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 42,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 29,302 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 22,272 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 16,313 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 13,460 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 11,958 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 10,207 miles

both rear tyres perished also wiper blades worn

Fail 24 Mar 2015 8,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 8,269 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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CV12 YLZ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 CV12 YLZ, 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 CV12 YLZ registered?

CV12 YLZ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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