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KS12 VYA

2012 Suzuki SX4

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,830 mi
Last recorded91,830 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 VYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 91,830 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

Fail 11 Sep 2025 91,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 30 Sep 2024 88,739 miles

All brake pipes corroded

All underbody and components corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 88,736 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All brake pipes corroded

All underbody and components corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 85,543 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2023 85,543 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2022 81,199 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 81,196 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2021 76,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

Fail 28 Jun 2021 76,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 25 Jun 2020 72,201 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 62,480 miles

Minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2019 62,480 miles

Minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,609 miles

Minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 47,609 miles

Minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 32,796 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 21,790 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 16,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2015 16,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KS12 VYA is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KS12 VYA, 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 KS12 VYA registered?

KS12 VYA is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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