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YC12 GKV

2012 Suzuki Alto

Pink Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,702 mi
Last recorded13,702 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 GKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 13,702 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front's and rear's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front's under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill's all rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 12,295 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 10,681 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 9,310 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf/nsf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nsf/osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 9,310 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf/nsf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nsf/osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 7,421 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 5,675 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 5,280 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 4,534 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 3,822 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 2,979 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 4,209 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 2,011 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 GKV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Pink with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YC12 GKV, 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 GKV registered?

YC12 GKV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 GKV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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