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DY62 BVW

2012 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,540 mi
Last recorded80,540 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 BVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 80,540 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 80,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 77,862 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 74,628 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 74,628 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 72,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 69,994 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 69,991 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 66,359 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 66,345 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,326 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,298 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 24,569 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 18,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 14,941 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 14,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DY62 BVW is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY62 BVW, 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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DY62 BVW is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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