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FD61 VNS

2012 Suzuki SX4

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,343 mi
Last recorded106,343 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 VNS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 106,343 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 93,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 80,599 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 73,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 73,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 68,295 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers

Pass 29 Jan 2021 57,492 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 52,448 miles

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

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 47,852 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 39,671 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,784 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 33,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 27,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 20,951 miles

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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FD61 VNS is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD61 VNS, 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 FD61 VNS registered?

FD61 VNS is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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