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AO12 MZZ

2012 Suzuki SX4

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,235 mi
Last recorded113,235 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 MZZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 113,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 109,188 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 109,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 102,986 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 102,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 95,940 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 85,556 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 76,337 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 70,333 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,271 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 59,269 miles

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

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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 49,454 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 39,876 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 28,985 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 21,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has a tear in the sidewall but not down to the cords

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2015 21,183 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has a tear in the sidewall but not down to the cords

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AO12 MZZ is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO12 MZZ, 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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What year was AO12 MZZ registered?

AO12 MZZ is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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