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FG12 TVU

2012 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,088 mi
Last recorded94,088 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 TVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 94,088 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 94,088 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 86,817 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 86,586 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 86,585 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 86,288 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 86,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 85,068 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 85,063 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,276 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 73,733 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 68,835 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 61,176 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 58,961 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 58,961 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,488 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,844 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 36,539 miles

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

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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FG12 TVU is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG12 TVU, 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 FG12 TVU registered?

FG12 TVU is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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