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YS12 SYT

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,154 mi
Last recorded58,154 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 SYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 58,154 miles

Nearside Front 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 also badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front springs corroded

both rear springs corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2026 58,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front 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 also badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front springs corroded

both rear springs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2025 55,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 51,469 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre at 2m tread

Offside Front tyre at 2m tread

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 48,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre at 3m tread

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

Offside Front tyre at 3m tread

Pass 12 Jul 2022 46,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 42,771 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 40,913 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,847 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 36,076 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 31,030 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 26,346 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 21,398 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls 155/65/14

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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YS12 SYT is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 YS12 SYT, 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 YS12 SYT registered?

YS12 SYT is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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