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YH12 PYY

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,047 mi
Last recorded74,047 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 PYY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 74,047 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 71,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 68,026 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 63,990 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 63,990 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,784 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 56,178 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 56,178 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,430 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 40,564 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,178 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 29,680 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,917 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 PYY is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 PYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH12 PYY registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH12 PYY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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