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BJ12 LEF

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,786 mi
Last recorded101,786 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 LEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 101,786 miles

Front front brake pads look low and both front brake discs look corroded/poor condition on inside

Fail 18 Nov 2020 101,786 miles

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

Front front brake pads look low and both front brake discs look corroded/poor condition on inside

Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 80,077 miles

nsf outer edge wearing thin

osf inner edge wearing thin

Pass 15 May 2017 64,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 64,486 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,079 miles

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

Front brake discs worn & heavilly corroded on inner face

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 47,079 miles

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

Front brake discs worn & heavilly corroded on inner face

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty on arrival (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 31,439 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre starting to perrish

offside rear tyre starting to perrish

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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BJ12 LEF is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ12 LEF, 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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BJ12 LEF is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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