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YR62 GKA

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,952 mi
Last recorded103,952 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 GKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 103,952 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 97,168 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 90,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 82,281 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,028 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 75,028 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 67,527 miles

Little reserve travel on the parking brake lever

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing all round the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front suspension arm rear mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2018 53,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 45,326 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,198 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 34,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,262 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 27,262 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YR62 GKA is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YR62 GKA, 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 YR62 GKA registered?

YR62 GKA is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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