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YD12 HDG

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,171 mi
Last recorded55,171 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 HDG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 55,171 miles

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens cracked (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 52,060 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 52,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 52,040 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 50,520 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 46,673 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 42,579 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 38,406 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 38,403 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 34,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 27,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

varied amounts off corrosion on most brake pipes

Pass 4 Jan 2018 22,077 miles

Offside Oil leak drive shaft oil seal ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 17,149 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 17,149 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 9,782 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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YD12 HDG is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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