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BV62 BHL

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,435 mi
Last recorded73,435 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 BHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 73,435 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 66,338 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 58,254 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 50,491 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 41,775 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 41,775 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 39,825 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 58,783 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,750 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 29,705 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,827 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 14,649 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 14,649 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 14,156 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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BV62 BHL is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,586cc 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 BV62 BHL, 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 BV62 BHL registered?

BV62 BHL is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is BV62 BHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 BHL 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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