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YD62 SVU

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,977 mi
Last recorded79,977 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 SVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 79,977 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe nut connecting to brake hose corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle has genaral corrotion on under body and all suspention parts

Fail 15 Jun 2026 79,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush all most out of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush all most out of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe nut connecting to brake hose corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle has genaral corrotion on under body and all suspention parts

Pass 29 May 2025 75,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 72,443 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 68,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 65,481 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 59,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear bush splitting both front wishbones

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,791 miles

rear bush of both front wishbones poor

Fail 14 Sep 2020 56,780 miles

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

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear bush splitting both front wishbones

Pass 27 Sep 2019 49,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 49,753 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 36,326 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 27,326 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 22,296 miles

Both front tyres tread 2mm

Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,358 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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YD62 SVU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 YD62 SVU, 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 YD62 SVU registered?

YD62 SVU is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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