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DY62 OPT

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,396 mi
Last recorded66,396 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 OPT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 66,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 59,512 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 59,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 54,125 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 48,198 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 41,969 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 41,969 miles

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,000 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 31,332 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 23,223 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 23,223 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 16,556 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 8,141 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 8,141 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DY62 OPT 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 71.4%.

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 DY62 OPT, 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 DY62 OPT registered?

DY62 OPT is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 September 2012.

Is DY62 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 OPT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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