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FR12 BZL

2012 Suzuki SX4

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,763 mi
Last recorded89,763 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 BZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 89,763 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 89,763 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 82,732 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2025 82,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 76,301 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 76,151 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 70,014 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 63,582 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 63,458 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 56,498 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 56,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 49,557 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 49,557 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 41,680 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 33,565 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jul 2017 26,969 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jul 2016 23,887 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,352 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,560 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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FR12 BZL is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FR12 BZL, 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 FR12 BZL registered?

FR12 BZL is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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