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DY12 XAW

2012 Suzuki Alto

Brown Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,294 mi
Last recorded84,294 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 84,294 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

suspension components have surface corrosion front to back both sides

Fail 3 Feb 2026 84,291 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2024 84,012 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,542 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 76,540 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 70,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 70,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 65,410 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 59,686 miles

Chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Sep 2020 59,686 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 55,784 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 49,875 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,725 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,099 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,106 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 18,031 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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DY12 XAW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Brown with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY12 XAW, 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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DY12 XAW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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