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DY12 ZGR

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,570 mi
Last recorded96,570 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 ZGR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 96,570 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 95,278 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 93,387 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 93,387 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 91,774 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 91,772 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 82,784 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 82,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 71,784 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 59,626 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 51,519 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 46,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 35,891 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 25,732 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 ZGR is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZGR, 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 ZGR registered?

DY12 ZGR is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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