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YH62 CVE

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,298 mi
Last recorded60,298 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 CVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 60,298 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 60,296 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 60,280 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 57,348 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 57,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 53,851 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 53,851 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 50,104 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (fronts more-so). (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Fronts & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle badly corroded (O/s mount more-so).

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & o/s front lower arms rear bush-bondings have deyeriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres unevenly worn, o/s badly, tread barely visible on inner band 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 50,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (fronts more-so). (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Fronts & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle badly corroded (O/s mount more-so).

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & o/s front lower arms rear bush-bondings have deyeriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres unevenly worn, o/s badly, tread barely visible on inner band 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 46,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 43,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 39,928 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 35,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 35,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 31,089 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 25,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of deterioration.

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

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,432 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 20,432 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 15,498 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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YH62 CVE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YH62 CVE, 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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YH62 CVE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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