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DA12 ZDY

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,023 mi
Last recorded42,023 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 ZDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 42,023 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 41,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f/r & o/s/f/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 41,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f/r & o/s/f/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing split pin missing & nut damaged (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 34,601 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 31,997 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 27,892 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 27,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 25,770 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 25,770 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 23,803 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 23,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 21,852 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 21,852 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 20,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking.

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 17,547 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 17,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and slight cracking

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 15,038 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 12,966 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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DA12 ZDY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA12 ZDY, 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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DA12 ZDY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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