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YG62 ZZR

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,924 mi
Last recorded94,924 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 ZZR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 94,924 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 94,909 miles

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

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))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 94,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 89,821 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front's (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 89,821 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front's (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively re-secure (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 76,578 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 76,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 61,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 61,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid add fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 46,253 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 34,634 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 30,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat belt buckle defective but still operational ( spring weak/broken for lock-release mechanism). Advise replacement

Pass 11 Oct 2018 23,671 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 24,280 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 10,385 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 7,322 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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YG62 ZZR is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 YG62 ZZR, 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 YG62 ZZR registered?

YG62 ZZR is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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