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YB12 VZS

2012 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,714 mi
Last recorded60,714 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 VZS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 60,714 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 60,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle piece (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 51,523 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 51,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 44,693 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 44,693 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 41,019 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 37,134 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 32,486 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 27,687 miles

Engine oil above maximum level

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm left (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 22,764 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 19,712 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 15,014 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 VZS is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

YB12 VZS is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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