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YY62 BLX

2012 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,149 mi
Last recorded109,149 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Alto41,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 BLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 109,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

x2 front headlamps deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2025 109,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

x2 front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2024 99,671 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated & inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 97,662 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front catalyst section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep age cracks cords showing plus bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark warning on dashboard (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 85,976 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 85,976 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 73,576 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,959 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 65,959 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 52,637 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,270 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 45,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 41,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2017 33,704 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 26,718 miles

Offside Front wheel trim missing

Fail 22 Nov 2016 26,718 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel trim missing

Pass 13 Nov 2015 20,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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YY62 BLX is a 2012 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YY62 BLX, 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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YY62 BLX is a 2012 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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