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YL12 HZP

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,427 mi
Last recorded32,427 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 HZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 32,427 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 32,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 30,584 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 28,896 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 27,197 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 25,716 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 23,772 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 22,465 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 20,538 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 18,100 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 15,618 miles

all tyre was heavily cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2017 15,618 miles

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

all tyre was heavily cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2016 13,306 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 9,077 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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YL12 HZP is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 YL12 HZP, 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 YL12 HZP registered?

YL12 HZP is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YL12 HZP 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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