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BJ12 ZGO

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,259 mi
Last recorded139,259 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 ZGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 139,259 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 130,970 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 123,557 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 116,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 110,156 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 99,683 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,207 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 91,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 127,450 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 63,216 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 47,133 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 30,551 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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BJ12 ZGO is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BJ12 ZGO, 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 BJ12 ZGO registered?

BJ12 ZGO is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ12 ZGO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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