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YB12 VZA

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

44,284 mi
Last recorded44,284 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 VZA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 44,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 42,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and both rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner boots leaking grease cant see any splits (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes cracking and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r bumper loose

Fail 28 May 2025 42,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords outer sidewall 155/65.14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and both rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner boots leaking grease cant see any splits (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes cracking and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r bumper loose

Pass 4 Jun 2024 39,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 39,798 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 36,556 miles

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

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

Rear all seatbelts not checked seats down

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all minor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 32,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 32,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 29,002 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 25,150 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 25,123 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 25,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 24,569 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 24,569 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 23,668 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 23,668 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 20,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2016 20,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,227 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 VZA is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VZA, 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 VZA registered?

YB12 VZA is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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