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LO12 GZW

2012 Suzuki Vitara

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

187,191 mi
Last recorded187,191 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Vitara57,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 GZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 187,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2026 187,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 113,299 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 110,187 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to all front and rear suspension components and rear sub frame

Pass 25 Sep 2023 107,789 miles

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

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

slight surface sorrosion to all suspension components

Pass 26 Sep 2022 103,401 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 93,460 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,110 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2019 77,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,425 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,637 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 16,082 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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LO12 GZW is a 2012 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LO12 GZW, 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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What year was LO12 GZW registered?

LO12 GZW is a 2012 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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