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A18 SMU

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,352 mi
Last recorded83,352 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 83,352 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 76,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 69,500 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 69,498 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2023 62,056 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 54,028 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 54,028 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 47,365 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 47,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn, Cuts & Perishing. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both Sides Tyre Over 10 Years Old, Perishing & Worn.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, Cuts & Perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both Sides Tyre Over 10 Years Old.

Pass 26 Mar 2020 38,451 miles

nsr tyre worn to 2mm all four tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Mar 2020 38,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsr tyre worn to 2mm all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Mar 2019 31,188 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 31,188 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 26,790 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 20,293 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 14 Mar 2017 20,240 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Mar 2016 15,807 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front heat shield loose

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low through wheel (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,684 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 12,684 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A18 SMU is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 SMU, 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 A18 SMU registered?

A18 SMU is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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