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AV62 GJY

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,576 mi
Last recorded109,576 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 GJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 109,576 miles

fuel leak

Pass 26 Jun 2025 97,849 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 97,844 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 96,397 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 89,316 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 81,740 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,149 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2021 75,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2020 69,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 69,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 63,712 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 56,461 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 56,461 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,664 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 41,914 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 35,038 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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AV62 GJY 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 AV62 GJY, 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 AV62 GJY registered?

AV62 GJY is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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