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FY62 JYA

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,750 mi
Last recorded44,750 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 JYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 44,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2025 43,764 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 43,764 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 42,308 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 40,929 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 40,929 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 39,325 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 36,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 33,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing sleeve heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 33,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear most bush delaminated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing sleeve heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 31,247 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 29,116 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 27,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 23,950 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 20,678 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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FY62 JYA is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 FY62 JYA, 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 FY62 JYA registered?

FY62 JYA is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is FY62 JYA safe to buy?

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