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DY12 ZGP

2012 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,593 mi
Last recorded95,593 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 ZGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 95,593 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 95,593 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 89,432 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 86,615 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 86,615 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Dash cam mount, Phone holder and air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible All wheel nuts appear incorrect and designed for steel wheels (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible All wheel nuts appear incorrect and designed for steel wheels (5.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible All wheel nuts appear incorrect and designed for steel wheels (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible All wheel nuts appear incorrect and designed for steel wheels (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 80,750 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 76,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat difficult to adjust

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 64,104 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 64,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2019 56,248 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel slightly binding when rotated by hand

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 42,323 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 32,143 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 18 Jul 2017 32,143 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 19 Jul 2016 24,265 miles

Front Wipers smearing screen

Pass 4 Aug 2015 18,449 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 18,294 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 ZGP is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZGP, 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 ZGP registered?

DY12 ZGP is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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