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CY12 BVE

2012 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,453 mi
Last recorded72,453 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Vitara57,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 BVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 72,453 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Lower outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jul 2025 68,083 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 68,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 63,078 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 63,078 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 58,743 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 55,216 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 55,216 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 51,603 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 47,281 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 42,951 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 42,951 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 38,389 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,644 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,562 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 11,477 miles

n/s front brake disc corroded on inner face

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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CY12 BVE is a 2012 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 57,002 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 Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CY12 BVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CY12 BVE registered?

CY12 BVE is a 2012 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is CY12 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 BVE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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