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YX12 OSW

2012 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,445 mi
Last recorded42,445 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 OSW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 42,445 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 42,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 36,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam from centre of windscreen. ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 36,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam from centre of windscreen. ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 28,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 22,923 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 22,189 miles

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

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

general corrosion on underbody and rear axle

Pass 21 Oct 2020 21,689 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 21,097 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 19,668 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 12,920 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 12,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside on outside (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 10,747 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 9,772 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 9,546 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres surafce cracks

Pass 23 Feb 2015 7,518 miles

both rear tyres surface cracks

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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YX12 OSW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Silver 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 YX12 OSW, 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 YX12 OSW registered?

YX12 OSW is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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