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BJ61 ZGP

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,720 mi
Last recorded134,720 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 ZGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 134,720 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 105,055 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,327 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 80,096 miles

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

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

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

vehicle under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2018 67,853 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 28 Nov 2018 67,852 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Nov 2017 55,267 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

Fail 29 Nov 2017 55,260 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

Pass 18 Nov 2016 42,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Pass 20 Nov 2015 29,552 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,751 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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BJ61 ZGP is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ61 ZGP, 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 BJ61 ZGP registered?

BJ61 ZGP is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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