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DS12 ZYL

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,596 mi
Last recorded126,596 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 ZYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 126,596 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 110,163 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 102,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads appear low more detailed inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front pattern only just visible

Fail 11 May 2023 102,795 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from cat to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads appear low more detailed inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front pattern only just visible

Pass 5 May 2022 101,988 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 100,562 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped less than 10mm in zone 'a' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 99,643 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 98,761 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2018 96,653 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 83,987 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 85,218 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 80,259 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 ZYL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White 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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

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

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