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YS12 UOW

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,755 mi
Last recorded70,755 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 UOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 70,755 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 65,580 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 61,288 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 57,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 51,851 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 51,850 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 43,582 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 42,894 miles

Central Rear w/wiper blade needed

Fail 26 Mar 2020 42,894 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both n/side and o/side front b/discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear o/side (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear w/wiper blade needed

Pass 21 Mar 2019 39,270 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 34,656 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 34,656 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,777 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 25,320 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 19,838 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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YS12 UOW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS12 UOW registered?

YS12 UOW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is YS12 UOW safe to buy?

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