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YD12 HCH

2012 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,507 mi
Last recorded26,507 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 HCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 26,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres minor cracks in tread and side walls

Fail 11 Apr 2018 26,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner cv boots weaping slightly

both rear tyres minor cracks in tread and side walls

Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,836 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 22,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 22,609 miles

Nearside Rear cracking in side walls

Offside Rear cracking in side walls

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 20,021 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,958 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres scrubbing on outer edge

Fail 27 Feb 2015 16,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres scrubbing on outer edge

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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YD12 HCH is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD12 HCH, 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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YD12 HCH is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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