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DY12 XBD

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,471 mi
Last recorded67,471 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 67,471 miles

Front brake pads rattling in carrier

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 66,122 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,999 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 62,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 52,876 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 52,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,145 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 44,137 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 37,286 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 37,286 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 29,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 535,555 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 XBD is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XBD, 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 DY12 XBD registered?

DY12 XBD is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is DY12 XBD safe to buy?

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