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AV12 LNM

2012 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,683 mi
Last recorded95,683 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LNM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 95,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 95,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 88,719 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 88,675 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 80,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 73,200 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 65,981 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 65,981 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 57,687 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,327 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,298 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both tyres cracking in tread

Fail 18 Apr 2018 42,298 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both tyres cracking in tread

Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,642 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2016 26,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2015 18,736 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside wiper end split

screen washers slightly poor

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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AV12 LNM is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV12 LNM, 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 AV12 LNM registered?

AV12 LNM is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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