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CY12 VJJ

2012 Suzuki Vitara

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,344 mi
Last recorded120,344 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Vitara57,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 VJJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 120,344 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 120,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 114,098 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 109,926 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 103,682 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 99,260 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 96,903 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 93,177 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 84,294 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 74,558 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 58,138 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,104 miles

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 VJJ is a 2012 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CY12 VJJ registered?

CY12 VJJ is a 2012 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CY12 VJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 VJJ 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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