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YH62 WJL

2012 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,779 mi
Last recorded61,779 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 WJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 61,779 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 57,900 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 57,900 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 55,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link / Stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 53,179 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 53,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 48,996 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 40,945 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 36,174 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,556 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 31,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 25,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 20,446 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 20,446 miles

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

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 WJL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJL, 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 WJL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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