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DY62 XPC

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,659 mi
Last recorded61,659 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 XPC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 61,659 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides .back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 61,659 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides .back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tyres look under inflated

Pass 26 Sep 2024 57,971 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes /both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 57,971 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes /both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 55,845 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 53,147 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 51,258 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 49,495 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inners slightly leaking c.v grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 46,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Fail 18 Sep 2019 46,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Pass 20 Sep 2018 42,713 miles

Front Inner cv boots passing grease

Rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 20 Sep 2017 38,700 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN AND SCRUBBED

Pass 31 Aug 2016 33,368 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,116 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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DY62 XPC is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XPC, 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 XPC registered?

DY62 XPC is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is DY62 XPC safe to buy?

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