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YD12 KVL

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,104 mi
Last recorded47,104 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 KVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 47,104 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 47,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 44,600 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 44,600 miles

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Body pillar so insecure that load stability or security is likely to be seriously impaired (6.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 40,556 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 40,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 37,435 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 35,125 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 34,030 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 30,901 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,029 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 23,280 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 19,589 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,094 miles

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

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 KVL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KVL, 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 YD12 KVL registered?

YD12 KVL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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