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MB08 DAB

2012 Suzuki SX

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,306 mi
Last recorded80,306 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX45,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB08 DAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 80,306 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 73,877 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 73,877 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 67,745 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 67,727 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 61,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake discs worn x2

Fail 7 Dec 2022 61,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake discs worn x2

Pass 26 Nov 2021 54,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 48,014 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 48,014 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 41,799 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 41,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 34,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 26,753 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 18,733 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 10,319 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 9,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Suzuki SX?

Based on 2,099 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
5,602
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 58
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20
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MB08 DAB is a 2012 Suzuki SX in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 45,060 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 SX fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MB08 DAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SX typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Suzuki SX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MB08 DAB registered?

MB08 DAB is a 2012 Suzuki SX, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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