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A14 MSD

2012 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

25,324 mi
Last recorded25,324 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 MSD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2026 25,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2026 25,324 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2026 25,287 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 23,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front & rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2024 22,564 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 22,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 21,522 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 21,522 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 20,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front corner bumper strip insecure not likely to fall off.

Fail 21 Sep 2022 20,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Undertray insecure wheel arch cover insecure rubbing wheel. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front corner bumper strip insecure not likely to fall off.

Pass 27 Sep 2021 19,337 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 19,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 18,353 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 18,353 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 17,232 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 15,009 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 12,991 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 11,042 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 8,367 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SX4?

Based on 587,968 MOT tests across 47,332 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
47,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 10,592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,892
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,147
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A14 MSD is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 50,232 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 SX4 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 10,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A14 MSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A14 MSD registered?

A14 MSD is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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