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AMB 12

2014 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests43 (33 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

123,316 mi
Last recorded123,316 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMB 12
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

33 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 123,316 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 123,316 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 121,510 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 24,489 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 24,489 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 112,840 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 112,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 101,833 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 101,833 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 Down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 43,771 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2022 43,755 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2022 43,743 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 83,611 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 83,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 42,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 70,837 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 23,892 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front mudguard missing

Pass 1 Jun 2020 41,782 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 51,005 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 39,750 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 35,385 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 37,655 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 19,398 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 19,298 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 17,141 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 35,618 miles

front suspension corroded

offside front tyre perished outer edge

rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2017 14,339 miles

Engine mount bushes worn

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 14,293 miles

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine mount bushes worn

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 34,207 miles

front suspension corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing out inner edge

rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 11,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2015 32,686 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 8,474 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2014 31,964 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 31,195 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 30,491 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 29,437 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 29,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,601 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,667 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,890 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 24,595 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 23,251 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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AMB 12 is a 2014 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AMB 12, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 12 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AMB 12 is a 2014 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 July 2014.

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