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FY12 ZBU

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,218 mi
Last recorded73,218 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 ZBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 73,218 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 68,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 65,183 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 60,805 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 56,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot leaking slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2021 51,793 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 47,417 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 47,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 42,007 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 42,007 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 36,131 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,241 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 30,241 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,117 miles

child seats fitted at time of test unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,528 miles

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

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 ZBU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 ZBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY12 ZBU registered?

FY12 ZBU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is FY12 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 ZBU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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