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YR12 PZT

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,372 mi
Last recorded83,372 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 PZT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 83,372 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth 2.6mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 83,372 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Position lamp not working both sidelights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth 2.6mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 71,691 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 62,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed sat nav holder // put in centre console ()

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish

slight damage nearside front out side wall

Fail 30 Jun 2020 62,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside steering rack track rod end gator leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working nearside and offside rear brake lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed sat nav holder // put in centre console ()

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish

slight damage nearside front out side wall

Pass 22 Feb 2019 44,910 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 44,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine MIL light illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 32,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front axle rear wishbone bushes starting to slightly deteriorate

slight grease at both front drive shaft inner gaiters

warning light lit

Pass 15 Feb 2017 20,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

warning light lit

Pass 24 Feb 2016 12,099 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

both wiper blades in poor condition

cracks around all tyres

warning light lit

Pass 3 Feb 2015 6,974 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 PZT is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PZT, 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 PZT registered?

YR12 PZT is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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