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DS12 ZYH

2012 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,370 mi
Last recorded74,370 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 ZYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 74,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 73,105 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 68,717 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES BACK BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ON REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 68,714 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ON REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES BACK BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ON REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,684 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES LEAKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES BACK BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 57,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORH SIDES TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 51,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75 % WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES REAR TRAILING ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 42,543 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 35,865 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 29,804 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Front BRAKE PADS 75% WORN

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 24,044 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 18,755 miles

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

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 ZYH is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ZYH, 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 ZYH registered?

DS12 ZYH is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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