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YT12 TKN

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,053 mi
Last recorded39,053 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 TKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 39,053 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 39,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2025 36,808 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 33,443 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 28,440 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 20,605 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 17,599 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 7,551 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 7,467 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 5,035 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 3,142 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking but not showing cords

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking but not showing cords

Offside Front Tyre cracking but not showing cords

Offside Rear Tyre cracking but not showing cords

Pass 18 May 2016 2,900 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 2,366 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 TKN is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black 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 YT12 TKN, 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 TKN registered?

YT12 TKN is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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