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AU12 UAR

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,948 mi
Last recorded78,948 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 UAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 78,948 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 78,948 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 65,153 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 52,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 41,655 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 41,613 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 41,442 miles

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 21 Oct 2019 41,418 miles

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 6 Sep 2018 40,374 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 39,339 miles

Rear Seats folded down meaning that a full inspection of seat belts is not possible

Pass 14 Sep 2016 32,265 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,862 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,119 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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AU12 UAR is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol 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 AU12 UAR, 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 AU12 UAR registered?

AU12 UAR is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AU12 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 UAR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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