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AV12 TPF

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,728 mi
Last recorded137,728 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 TPF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 137,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 129,655 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 129,655 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 119,805 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres worn close to the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 109,759 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 100,634 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 91,559 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 85,491 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 85,491 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 75,127 miles

small chip on the screen

Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,341 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,669 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 44,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 29,133 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 17,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

door sill covers fitted.

n/s wiper blade has a slight split.

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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AV12 TPF is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV12 TPF, 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 AV12 TPF registered?

AV12 TPF is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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