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AK12 RFZ

2012 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,728 mi
Last recorded84,728 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 RFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 84,728 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,495 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 80,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 75,411 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 71,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill corroded, not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear , also damping effect, also bottom end corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front quite worn,wavy,lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 67,459 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front quite worn,wavy,lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 64,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 61,545 miles

ALL Tyres starting to perish.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

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

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 54,474 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 48,176 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 38,722 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 28,905 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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AK12 RFZ is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK12 RFZ, 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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AK12 RFZ is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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