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YD12 YLM

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,234 mi
Last recorded91,234 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 YLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 91,234 miles

under body age related corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all casings have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 82,124 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 82,119 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 69,818 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 69,818 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 57,831 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 56,987 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 54,330 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2021 54,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 52,129 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 47,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 42,723 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,507 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 31,298 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 22,300 miles

nearside wiper blade started to split

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 YLM is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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