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DL12 YTA

2012 Suzuki SX4

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

164,527 mi
Last recorded164,527 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 YTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 164,527 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 164,521 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 161,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 161,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 147,322 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 147,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 130,332 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 130,332 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,262 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 117,262 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 101,868 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 101,809 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 89,130 miles

handbrake efficiency only just achieved (17%) may need adjustment or repair

Fail 21 Mar 2020 89,058 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,133 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 71,129 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working parking light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working at all (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,946 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes slight bind

Fail 20 Sep 2017 49,951 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes slight bind

Pass 29 Sep 2016 42,034 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 42,034 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear tyres cracked + perished

How Reliable is the Suzuki SX4?

Based on 587,968 MOT tests across 47,332 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
47,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 10,592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,892
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,147
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DL12 YTA is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 50,232 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 SX4 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 10,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DL12 YTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DL12 YTA is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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