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BF62 JOU

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,011 mi
Last recorded50,011 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 JOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 50,011 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 44,514 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 39,823 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 35,650 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 35,650 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 26 Aug 2021 32,307 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 29,814 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 29,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2019 40,294 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 18,318 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 14,169 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 10,634 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 8,187 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 5,781 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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BF62 JOU is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF62 JOU, 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 BF62 JOU registered?

BF62 JOU is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is BF62 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 JOU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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