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YR12 OXF

2012 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,875 mi
Last recorded64,875 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 OXF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 64,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded (to calipers) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (to wheel cylinders) (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 64,875 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSR tyre torn all around the outer tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded (to calipers) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (to wheel cylinders) (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 59,683 miles

all brakepipes and some of sills heavily waxed.

Fail 13 Feb 2025 59,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

all brakepipes and some of sills heavily waxed.

Pass 23 Feb 2024 55,161 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 51,685 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 50,159 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 49,338 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 49,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear offside rear tyre cracking in treads and outer side wall

Pass 30 Jul 2020 47,914 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 46,814 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Aug 2018 45,237 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 43,552 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,541 miles

tyres osr5mm osf6mm nsr5mm nsf6mm

Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,267 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 18,858 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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YR12 OXF is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YR12 OXF, 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 OXF registered?

YR12 OXF is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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