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YB12 EBZ

2012 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,153 mi
Last recorded51,153 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 EBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 51,153 miles

both front wishbone back bushes perished, deteriorated and starting to break out

both rear metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

n/s/r tyre's outer edge wear 2-3mm

quite scabby underside, floor-pan rear inner sills etc

Pass 8 Apr 2025 43,970 miles

both front wishbone front bushes perishing/ deteriorating

both rear metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

Pass 23 May 2024 37,252 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link boot perishing

Fail 23 May 2024 37,251 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault broken wire (been chewed through ) (1.6 (b))

o/s/f anti roll bar link boot perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2023 36,270 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

surface corrosion to front discs

Pass 1 Apr 2022 31,591 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 26,651 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 26,117 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 25,914 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 23,792 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 20,271 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 17,514 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 12,756 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 12,704 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 12,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 8,840 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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YB12 EBZ 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 87.5%.

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 YB12 EBZ, 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 YB12 EBZ registered?

YB12 EBZ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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