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YE12 EPN

2012 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,217 mi
Last recorded56,217 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 EPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 56,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 52,651 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 45,863 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 45,863 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 41,826 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 41,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 35,627 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 31,610 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 26,141 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 22,496 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 18,834 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 18,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,773 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 12,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyrs with feathering to treads

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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YE12 EPN is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Grey 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 YE12 EPN, 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 YE12 EPN registered?

YE12 EPN is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is YE12 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 EPN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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