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YC12 GLY

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,387 mi
Last recorded63,387 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 GLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 63,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 54,678 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 47,205 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides at 2to3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips in zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 41,814 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 36,644 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 31,945 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 28,442 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 28,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 21,688 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 17,653 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 14,889 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 13,445 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,893 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 GLY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black 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 GLY, 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 GLY registered?

YC12 GLY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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