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KM12 YYU

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,718 mi
Last recorded61,718 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 YYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 61,718 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 60,717 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 60,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 58,558 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 53,812 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 47,295 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 42,384 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 31,999 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 30,008 miles

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

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2017 39,281 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 39,281 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns os (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,289 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 23,042 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 23,042 miles

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

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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KM12 YYU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KM12 YYU, 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 KM12 YYU registered?

KM12 YYU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is KM12 YYU safe to buy?

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