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YC12 GJO

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,503 mi
Last recorded121,503 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 GJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 121,503 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Pipe to Flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 113,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to Rear, Rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 113,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to Rear, Rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 104,165 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 95,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 93,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nsr body work damaged but not dangerous

Pass 16 May 2019 86,021 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 86,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2019 86,019 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens broken sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 81,086 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 76,318 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,016 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,937 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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YC12 GJO is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC12 GJO, 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 YC12 GJO registered?

YC12 GJO is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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