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FP12 VXS

2012 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,929 mi
Last recorded91,929 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 VXS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 91,929 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 91,928 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 87,276 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 82,657 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 82,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 73,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 63,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexible hose to brake caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexible hose to brake caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 53,152 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 22 Nov 2019 41,024 miles

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt fully due to childseat fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2018 31,576 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 31,575 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 24,736 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 24,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 16,108 miles

N/S/F tyre worn down too 3mm.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 7,825 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 7,204 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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FP12 VXS 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 75%.

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 FP12 VXS, 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 FP12 VXS registered?

FP12 VXS is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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