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HJ12 UYB

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,256 mi
Last recorded55,256 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 UYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 55,256 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 51,294 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 47,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 44,461 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 43,989 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 43,605 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 43,427 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 42,208 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jan 2018 36,301 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 30,020 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 26,099 miles

Front wiper blades are starting to smear slightly and nearside blade is splitting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,993 miles

o/s/r/tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2015 18,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/r/tyre worn on inner edge

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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HJ12 UYB is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HJ12 UYB, 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 HJ12 UYB registered?

HJ12 UYB is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is HJ12 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ12 UYB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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