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AO12 HHU

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,641 mi
Last recorded51,641 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 HHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 51,641 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 51,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 50,125 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 49,050 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 48,019 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 46,950 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 46,950 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 45,884 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 44,390 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 42,580 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 39,471 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,731 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 32,516 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,977 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 21,319 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,319 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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 HHU is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO12 HHU, 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 HHU registered?

AO12 HHU is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AO12 HHU safe to buy?

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