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GF12 JYW

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,845 mi
Last recorded65,845 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 JYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 65,845 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes front to rear at front (chalked), near excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked/perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 64,766 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (chalked) x 2. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 64,746 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (chalked) x 2. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 63,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 61,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 60,215 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (slight) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 60,214 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (slight) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 59,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 57,655 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 53,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 48,958 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 48,958 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 44,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wheels stiff to turn by hand

Pass 8 May 2015 38,973 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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GF12 JYW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GF12 JYW, 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 GF12 JYW registered?

GF12 JYW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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