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AX12 AOD

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,880 mi
Last recorded45,880 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 AOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 45,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 45,880 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 45,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 44,629 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 41,837 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 34,866 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Aug 2021 34,866 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 31,190 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 26,677 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 19,643 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 14,997 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 11,991 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 7,490 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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AX12 AOD is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AX12 AOD, 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 AX12 AOD registered?

AX12 AOD is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is AX12 AOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 AOD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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