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DE12 BZY

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,009 mi
Last recorded111,009 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 BZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 111,009 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 101,184 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 89,871 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 81,838 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 81,838 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 74,435 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 74,435 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 63,510 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 63,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,251 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,505 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,662 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 27,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,909 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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DE12 BZY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE12 BZY, 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 DE12 BZY registered?

DE12 BZY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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