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YT12 TKE

2012 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,928 mi
Last recorded87,928 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 TKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 87,928 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 75,599 miles

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

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 75,599 miles

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

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 69,060 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 69,060 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 54,726 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 38,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 38,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 27,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 21,492 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 21,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 10,302 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 7,641 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 5,944 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 4,775 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 3,878 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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YT12 TKE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT12 TKE, 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 YT12 TKE registered?

YT12 TKE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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