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YH12 LVL

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,900 mi
Last recorded63,900 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 LVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 63,900 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 63,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 54,421 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 48,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and OSF (1.1.11 (c))

OSF inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 44,589 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 39,735 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear, starting to crack on the outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 39,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm over ¾ of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside starting to crack on the outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 35,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 35,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm over ¾ of the tread (155 65 14) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 30,751 miles

Rear Both Tyres Have Cracks In The Sidewalls

Pass 25 Jan 2016 26,145 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,136 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 22,029 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 LVL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YH12 LVL, 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 LVL registered?

YH12 LVL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YH12 LVL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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