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YR12 UHA

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,763 mi
Last recorded102,763 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 UHA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 102,763 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 102,763 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 92,162 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner c.v boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2023 92,162 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s central rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s central rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner c.v boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 77,497 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both central rear brake pipes osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf worn close to limit osf worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on outer edges and cracking osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2021 68,952 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 64,192 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 56,864 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 34,834 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 34,828 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 22,835 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,171 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 10,322 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,322 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 UHA is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHA, 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 UHA registered?

YR12 UHA is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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