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YS61 JLV

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,311 mi
Last recorded100,311 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 JLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 100,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 88,688 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 76,192 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 61,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 46,912 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 46,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 36,467 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 22,355 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 21,215 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 18,727 miles

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI UNDERBODY ALL BRAKE PIPES HOSES ARE ALL GOOD TO KEEP SAME REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW WHILE STILL GOOD ADVISORY ONLY PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Pass 14 Jan 2017 16,137 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides uneven wear on wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked inner (2.5.C.1d)

slight play within inner rack

wax oil needed

Pass 11 Jan 2016 14,017 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 10,377 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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YS61 JLV 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 YS61 JLV, 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 YS61 JLV registered?

YS61 JLV is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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