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FE12 GPV

2012 Suzuki Vitara

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,629 mi
Last recorded119,629 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Vitara57,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 GPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 119,629 miles

Headlight patterns poor

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 106,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 106,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 93,736 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 93,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 80,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 80,613 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 70,035 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,886 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 14 Oct 2019 55,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Oct 2019 55,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 47,240 miles

all tyres worn close to limit

headlight lenses deteriorated

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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FE12 GPV is a 2012 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE12 GPV, 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.

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What year was FE12 GPV registered?

FE12 GPV is a 2012 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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