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YP12 XGE

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,542 mi
Last recorded92,542 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 XGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 92,542 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 89,962 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 89,951 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 89,359 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective advise clean/polish front lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 89,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective advise clean/polish front lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 80,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 80,552 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 75,076 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 75,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 65,992 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 58,595 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 49,071 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 49,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2018 37,698 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 29,779 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 29,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2016 20,310 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 15,664 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 15,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YP12 XGE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 YP12 XGE, 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 YP12 XGE registered?

YP12 XGE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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