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AY62 ZHW

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

White Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,508 mi
Last recorded31,508 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 ZHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 31,508 miles

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2025 31,508 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak on system (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 30,857 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 30,415 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 29,673 miles

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 29,134 miles

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

various front and rear steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 28,672 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENT CORRODING

Pass 3 Sep 2019 27,883 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 27,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Aug 2019 27,877 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 27,108 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 25,559 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,024 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 15,773 miles

Offside Rear nail in tred

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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AY62 ZHW is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in White with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AY62 ZHW, 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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AY62 ZHW is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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