2012 Suzuki Alto 1.0L Petrol · SY12 XFZ
2012 Suzuki Alto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 106,699 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI ALTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY12 XFZ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 106,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY12 XFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Suzuki Alto (SY12 XFZ) between June 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
SY12 XFZ Mileage History
- 15/06/201536,641 mi
- 13/06/201654,993 mi+18,352 mi
- 19/06/201752,446 mi-2,547 mi
- 18/06/201858,576 mi+6,130 mi
- 21/06/201965,102 mi+6,526 mi
- 16/06/202068,803 mi+3,701 mi
- 16/06/202173,013 mi+4,210 mi
- 24/06/202280,760 mi+7,747 mi
- 07/06/202386,615 mi+5,855 mi
- 08/06/202386,621 mi+6 mi
- 22/03/202490,520 mi+3,899 mi
- 28/03/202590,957 mi+437 mi
- 14/04/202590,966 mi+9 mi
- 15/04/2026106,699 mi+15,733 mi
Average of roughly 6,467 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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