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AP62 RMZ

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,160 mi
Last recorded96,160 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 RMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 96,160 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes worn and detaching (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 90,322 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 90,322 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 84,803 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 78,758 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 78,757 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 67,176 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 59,149 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 54,055 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 54,052 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,761 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 45,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 38,456 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 31,704 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 27,005 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing off on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing off on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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AP62 RMZ is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP62 RMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP62 RMZ registered?

AP62 RMZ is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is AP62 RMZ safe to buy?

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