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YX12 OTL

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,553 mi
Last recorded31,553 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 OTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 31,553 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 29,517 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 27,597 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 25,347 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 25,347 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 23,564 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 21,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 20,135 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 18,022 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 16,097 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 14,822 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 12,631 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 9,955 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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YX12 OTL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 YX12 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

YX12 OTL is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is YX12 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX12 OTL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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