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YH12 LUY

2012 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,719 mi
Last recorded52,719 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 LUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 52,719 miles

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

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 15 Jan 2026 52,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 50,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 47,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears by rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 45,010 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 45,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 41,781 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 38,938 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 38,895 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 32,575 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 29,824 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2016 27,501 miles

Front both discs lipped on edge

Front both tyres worn on outer & inner surface

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm on outer & inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm on outer & inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 22,340 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,203 miles

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

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 LUY 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 85.7%.

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 LUY, 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 LUY registered?

YH12 LUY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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