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YB12 TVL

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,084 mi
Last recorded104,084 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 TVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 104,084 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 95,109 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 95,109 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 86,982 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 77,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 77,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached NSF lower arm coming apart from ball joint Also lower arm bush coming out of rear housing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working NSR brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear number plate bulbs inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre on 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre on 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front calipers knocking

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Both front cv boots leaking grease due to weak clips

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 67,819 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 67,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear brake pipe . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 61,320 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 55,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 44,703 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 44,703 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 33,543 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 21,820 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 21,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 12,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 12,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 2,954 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 TVL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB12 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

YB12 TVL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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