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YC12 HJV

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,505 mi
Last recorded116,505 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 HJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 116,505 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 94,918 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 82,493 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 77,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 71,432 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 61,098 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 48,717 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 46,735 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,412 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,711 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,308 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 26,253 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 HJV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC12 HJV registered?

YC12 HJV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is YC12 HJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 HJV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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