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YB12 VVL

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,697 mi
Last recorded28,697 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 VVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 28,697 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 26,654 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 24,614 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 24,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 21,641 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 21,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2022 20,712 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 19,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 19,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 19,136 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 17,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 15,936 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 14,111 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 12,040 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 9,423 miles

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

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 VVL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

YB12 VVL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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