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1500 LJ

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,022 mi
Last recorded59,022 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1500 LJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 59,022 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 54,326 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 48,795 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 43,754 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 38,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Jan 2021 33,997 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 28,861 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 22,206 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 14,655 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 8,236 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 8,236 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 7,963 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 6,621 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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1500 LJ is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 50,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1500 LJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1500 LJ registered?

1500 LJ is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is 1500 LJ safe to buy?

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