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YR12 YDB

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,983 mi
Last recorded54,983 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 YDB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 54,983 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))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 49,411 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 48,558 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 44,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm but heavily cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 39,295 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 37,170 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 34,479 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 30,399 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 24,263 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 21,816 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 17,833 miles

both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Fail 26 May 2016 17,833 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2015 13,379 miles

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

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 YDB is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YDB, 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 YDB registered?

YR12 YDB is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is YR12 YDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 YDB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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