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HW12 DLE

2012 Suzuki AN400

Grey Petrol 385cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,562 mi
Last recorded17,562 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki AN4009,849 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 DLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAN400
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine385cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 17,562 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear pads getting low

slight exhaust blow

Pass 29 Mar 2025 16,972 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 16,770 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 16,166 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 14,265 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 14,265 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2021 10,920 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 4,418 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 4,407 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 4,407 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 4,112 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 3,441 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 2,857 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 2,857 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nail in rear tyre

How Reliable is the Suzuki AN400?

Based on 31,696 MOT tests across 2,780 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
786
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 563
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 396
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 220
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 180
wheel bearings are excessively rough 145
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HW12 DLE is a 2012 Suzuki AN400 in Grey with a 385cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki AN400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 9,849 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 AN400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 563 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW12 DLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AN400 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Suzuki AN400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW12 DLE registered?

HW12 DLE is a 2012 Suzuki AN400, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is HW12 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW12 DLE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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