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DY12 ZGD

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,159 mi
Last recorded46,159 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 ZGD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 46,159 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 46,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 44,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 42,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 41,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 40,269 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 40,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 39,143 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 38,504 miles

front break discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,694 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 35,192 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,666 miles

Windscreen damaged/ chipped

Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 29,392 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZGD is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

DY12 ZGD is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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