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YY12 DKE

2012 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,993 mi
Last recorded20,993 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 DKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 20,993 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear corrosion around axle areas

Pass 2 Jun 2025 18,492 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 18,492 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 18,319 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 17,115 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 16,797 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 13,294 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 12,373 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 11,752 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 11,315 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 10,835 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 9,202 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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YY12 DKE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YY12 DKE, 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 YY12 DKE registered?

YY12 DKE is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is YY12 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 DKE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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