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GU12 XUW

2012 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,154 mi
Last recorded170,154 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Vitara57,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 XUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 170,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 157,407 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 141,935 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 141,180 miles

Brake performance not tested near side rear tyre below minimum 4x4 decelerometer test required (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted now ok (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted now ok (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split but clears (3.4 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

move boot contents into car to facilitate inspection

park brake lever slightly high on travel

Pass 20 Dec 2021 126,708 miles

Front bonnet sound deadening loose

Fail 17 Dec 2021 126,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front bonnet sound deadening loose

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fitted new pipe now working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 114,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 114,035 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 105,001 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 104,633 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 91,585 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 91,585 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 77,012 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

drivers vision blocked but stuff hanging from the mirror removed

Fail 21 Mar 2017 67,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers vision blocked but stuff hanging from the mirror removed

Pass 5 Mar 2016 54,379 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 41,867 miles

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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GU12 XUW is a 2012 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GU12 XUW, 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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GU12 XUW is a 2012 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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