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DY12 ZFV

2012 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,802 mi
Last recorded62,802 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 ZFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2025 62,802 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 38,450 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 7,690 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 27,566 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 27,273 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 26,454 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 26,258 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 19,449 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,715 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 ZFV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY12 ZFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 ZFV registered?

DY12 ZFV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is DY12 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 ZFV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY12 ZFV have outstanding finance?

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