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EO12 DFZ

2012 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,337 mi
Last recorded54,337 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 DFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 54,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 54,322 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 47,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 40,241 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 40,241 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 30,551 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged vision not affected (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear wiper missing

Fail 2 Mar 2022 30,551 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper has crash damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury exposed fixings and sharp edges to boot handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged vision not affected (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear wiper missing

Pass 4 Mar 2021 28,737 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 28,737 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror housing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 27,336 miles

Nearside Front tyre - low tread depth

Offside Front tyre - low tread depth - 2mm

Fail 6 Mar 2020 27,336 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre - low tread depth

Offside Front tyre - low tread depth - 2mm

Pass 7 Mar 2019 25,181 miles

Nearside wiper blade - split

Offside Front tyre - low tread - approx 2mm

Pass 15 Feb 2018 23,317 miles

Offside Front tyre tread @ 2mm

Pass 27 Feb 2017 20,927 miles

Offside Front tyre low tread

Offside Rear shock absorber damp

Pass 16 Feb 2016 17,856 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,317 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 14,317 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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EO12 DFZ is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EO12 DFZ, 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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What year was EO12 DFZ registered?

EO12 DFZ is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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