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AO12 ESV

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,781 mi
Last recorded94,781 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ESV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 94,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears corroded /muddy (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside /borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high/ has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

underbody muddy

Pass 24 Apr 2025 83,341 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear seats down and area is loaded

Rear of Underbody and rear suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2024 71,192 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 64,432 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 57,629 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 53,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake has slight binding

Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,701 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 49,701 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 37,588 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,947 miles

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 26,368 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,755 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,994 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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AO12 ESV is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO12 ESV, 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 AO12 ESV registered?

AO12 ESV is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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