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YT62 BUO

2012 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,475 mi
Last recorded40,475 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 BUO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 40,475 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 38,888 miles

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

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

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

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 36,931 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 36,904 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 36,904 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 36,028 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all steel brake pipes have some corrosion on them

coolant stain on rad

Fail 20 Jul 2021 36,028 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all steel brake pipes have some corrosion on them

coolant stain on rad

Pass 23 Jul 2020 34,043 miles

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

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

all steel brake pipes have some corrosion on them

Fail 23 Jul 2020 34,043 miles

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

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

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

all steel brake pipes have some corrosion on them

Pass 17 Jul 2019 31,790 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,777 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 27,519 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 27,519 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,929 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 17,395 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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YT62 BUO is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YT62 BUO, 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 YT62 BUO registered?

YT62 BUO is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is YT62 BUO safe to buy?

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