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YY14 BYT

2014 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,119 mi
Last recorded66,119 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Suzuki Alto34,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 BYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 66,119 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 66,118 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to Leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 60,012 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 60,007 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 55,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S Front and O/S Front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S Rear and N/S Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 55,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S Front and O/S Front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S Rear and N/S Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 51,149 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 47,844 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 45,410 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 40,889 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 36,850 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 30,069 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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YY14 BYT is a 2014 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 34,714 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 YY14 BYT, 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 12 years old, this Suzuki Alto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YY14 BYT is a 2014 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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