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FY62 VZW

2012 Suzuki SX4

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,409 mi
Last recorded46,409 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 VZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 46,409 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 46,409 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 39,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 32,437 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 26,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 26,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 24,772 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 24,098 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 24,098 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords damaged all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 23,239 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 21,790 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 19,841 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 19,841 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 18,136 miles

Front wheel slightly binding when rotated

Rear shock absorbers slight misting on oil on surface

front brake discs slightly lipped on surface edge

oil around sump surface

rear tyres starting to crack across centre surface

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 26 Sep 2016 18,136 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind binding excessively when rotated (3.7.D.2a)

Front wheel slightly binding when rotated

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly when rotated

Rear shock absorbers slight misting on oil on surface

front brake discs slightly lipped on surface edge

oil around sump surface

rear tyres starting to crack across centre surface

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 10 Sep 2015 15,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE.

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 15,720 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE.

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

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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FY62 VZW is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY62 VZW, 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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FY62 VZW is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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