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VO12 YJW

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

20,249 mi
Last recorded20,249 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 YJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 20,249 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 17,858 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 16,775 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 16,448 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 16,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 15,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cv boot seeping grease due to broken clip

Pass 25 Mar 2021 14,843 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 14,804 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 13,674 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 13,674 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 12,349 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Nearside Front Inner C.v boot deteriated

Fail 21 Mar 2019 12,349 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner C.v boot deteriated

Pass 22 Mar 2018 10,767 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 9,193 miles

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2016 7,450 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking along outer wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking along outer wall

Fail 24 Mar 2016 7,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking along outer wall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking along outer wall

Pass 16 Mar 2015 5,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VO12 YJW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VO12 YJW, 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 VO12 YJW registered?

VO12 YJW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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