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YR12 OXC

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,689 mi
Last recorded85,689 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 OXC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 85,689 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 82,281 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 78,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 75,539 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 75,537 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 72,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2021 72,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 69,646 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel pipe corroded

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 66,813 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 66,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 61,384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,919 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 52,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 41,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 30,975 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 18,751 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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YR12 OXC is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YR12 OXC, 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 YR12 OXC registered?

YR12 OXC is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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