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YR12 OXJ

2012 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,689 mi
Last recorded102,689 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 OXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 102,689 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 96,365 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 96,365 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 91,273 miles

Front bumper support damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 91,273 miles

Front bumper support damaged

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 87,554 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 77,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/14 T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/14 T (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 77,628 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/14 T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/14 T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 69,912 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 69,912 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 35,545 miles

movement in front bumper

Fail 1 Aug 2015 35,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing guard failing road wheel (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

movement in front bumper

Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,768 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 18,761 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front cross member frame damaged

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 OXJ is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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