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FY12 ZBT

2012 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,548 mi
Last recorded64,548 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 ZBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 64,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 63,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 63,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 60,335 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 60,335 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 55,765 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 50,018 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 45,520 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 45,518 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 41,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 34,368 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 25,636 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 15,950 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 13,255 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 9,481 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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FY12 ZBT is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Grey 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 FY12 ZBT, 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 FY12 ZBT registered?

FY12 ZBT is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is FY12 ZBT safe to buy?

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