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WJ62 YBE

2012 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,349 mi
Last recorded50,349 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 YBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 50,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 50,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 47,017 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 47,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 44,447 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 44,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 41,556 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 37,736 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 37,736 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 35,796 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 32,847 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 29,038 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 28,992 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 28,255 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,631 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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WJ62 YBE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ62 YBE, 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 WJ62 YBE registered?

WJ62 YBE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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