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KY12 ZVJ

2012 Suzuki SX4

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,511 mi
Last recorded86,511 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 ZVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 86,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes in all 4 corners (n/s/r, o/s/r, n/s/f & o/s/f) corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp joining center pipe to rear silencer corroded/broken, still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear filler neck ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 86,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes in all 4 corners (n/s/r, o/s/r, n/s/f & o/s/f) corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp joining center pipe to rear silencer corroded/broken, still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear filler neck ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 81,125 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 81,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 76,463 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 76,458 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 71,277 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded needs replacing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 63,250 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 55,965 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 49,904 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 41,552 miles

Front & Rear Coil Springs Slightly Corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 37,237 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 30,589 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 30,589 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 22,787 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 14,912 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KY12 ZVJ is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY12 ZVJ, 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 KY12 ZVJ registered?

KY12 ZVJ is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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