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YK62 YST

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,945 mi
Last recorded23,945 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 YST
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 23,945 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 23,935 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 19,060 miles

Exhaust system damaged

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2018 16,500 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 16,500 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 13,512 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 13,512 miles

Front 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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YK62 YST is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YK62 YST, 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 YK62 YST registered?

YK62 YST is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is YK62 YST safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 YST shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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