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CA12 EWD

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,139 mi
Last recorded86,139 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 EWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 86,139 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 85,994 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 75,457 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 May 2024 69,345 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Apr 2024 69,296 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (Marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 64,194 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 58,729 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 55,326 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 52,033 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 48,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,455 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 36,896 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,913 miles

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

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

child fitted.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,299 miles

baby seat fitted can not inspect belt fully

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

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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CA12 EWD is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,870cc diesel 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 CA12 EWD, 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 CA12 EWD registered?

CA12 EWD is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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The MOT history for CA12 EWD 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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