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KU12 FMO

2012 Suzuki Kizashi

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,260 mi
Last recorded129,260 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Kizashi50,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 FMO
MakeSuzuki
ModelKizashi
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 129,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 129,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 120,362 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 120,292 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Pass 26 Oct 2023 115,179 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Rear anti-roll-bar mounting rubber worn

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

various damage around vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2023 115,174 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge close to cord construction,nail in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear anti-roll-bar mounting rubber worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge close to cord construction (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

various damage around vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2022 108,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 101,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 101,264 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 95,033 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 90,626 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of this vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with small cuts in tread and damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 81,697 miles

INTERMITTENT FAULT WASHERS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 72,055 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 72,055 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 60,157 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wipers streak slightly

Fail 4 Nov 2016 60,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Wipers streak slightly

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 46,791 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Kizashi?

Based on 4,280 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
5,104
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
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KU12 FMO is a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Kizashi models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 50,374 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 Kizashi fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU12 FMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Kizashi typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Suzuki Kizashi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KU12 FMO registered?

KU12 FMO is a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for KU12 FMO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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