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YH12 BZM

2012 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,532 mi
Last recorded75,532 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 BZM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 75,532 miles

fuel pipes corroded near rear axle

general corrosion to undercarriage

Pass 2 May 2025 71,422 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to undercarriage

Pass 10 May 2024 66,901 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 60,760 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 56,491 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

all tyres have slight perishing

Pass 7 May 2021 51,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 48,340 miles

slight oil leak around gearbox

wipers poor

Pass 10 May 2019 44,148 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 39,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front calipers have slight movement on sliders

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2017 35,698 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 34,122 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,661 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 16,658 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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YH12 BZM is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH12 BZM, 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 YH12 BZM registered?

YH12 BZM is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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