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YX12 OTR

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

56,647 mi
Last recorded56,647 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 OTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 56,647 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns+os. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns+os. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2025 46,568 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear ns+os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns+os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 36,606 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 35,953 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 35,040 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 34,325 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 34,147 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 32,872 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 29,421 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 25,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 25,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 20,109 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,681 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 OTR is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 OTR, 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 OTR registered?

YX12 OTR is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is YX12 OTR safe to buy?

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