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DS12 ZYF

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,021 mi
Last recorded26,021 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 ZYF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 26,021 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 24,331 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 24,331 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 20,077 miles

Front Brake pads not visible/not inspected

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 20,058 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pads not visible/not inspected

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 15,938 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 13,109 miles

mirror broken n/s

Pass 22 Jul 2021 13,002 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 12,606 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 11,568 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 10,551 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 9,512 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 9,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 8,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 6,938 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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DS12 ZYF is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS12 ZYF, 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 DS12 ZYF registered?

DS12 ZYF is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is DS12 ZYF safe to buy?

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