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DL12 YTG

2012 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,793 mi
Last recorded67,793 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 YTG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 67,793 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2026 67,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2025 54,561 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 41,910 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 35,743 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 35,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 31,578 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 31,578 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 29,159 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 29,156 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 27,227 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 24,279 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 20,777 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 20,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 17,837 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 14,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner c v gaiter has slight leak of grease

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2015 11,325 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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DL12 YTG is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DL12 YTG, 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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DL12 YTG is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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