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A7 UTY

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,647 mi
Last recorded64,647 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 UTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 64,647 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 60,248 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2025 60,248 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2024 56,536 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2024 56,534 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2023 52,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2023 52,344 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2022 47,965 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 42,799 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 38,046 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2020 38,046 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2018 31,717 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2018 27,067 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,053 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,471 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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A7 UTY is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A7 UTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A7 UTY?

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What year was A7 UTY registered?

A7 UTY is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is A7 UTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 UTY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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