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YY12 GYF

2012 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,247 mi
Last recorded23,247 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 GYF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 23,247 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 23,245 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 20,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 16,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated, light output not seriously affected. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated, light output not seriously affected. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 15,280 miles

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

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

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 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))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 14,589 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 14,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 14,062 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 13,463 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 13,463 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 12,992 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 12,434 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 12,434 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 11,492 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 11,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 10,084 miles

Nearside n/s washer jet only just sprays the screen

Pass 19 May 2015 7,480 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 GYF is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YY12 GYF, 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 GYF registered?

YY12 GYF is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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