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MW61 OTZ

2012 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,534 mi
Last recorded92,534 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 OTZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 92,534 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 84,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL on underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 84,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL on underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 76,532 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 76,532 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 69,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 64,541 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 64,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 62,947 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 60,002 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 54,064 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 54,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,035 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 48,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2018 46,497 miles

Nearside front wiper split

Rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jan 2017 36,726 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 31,138 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 31,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 25,728 miles

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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MW61 OTZ is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MW61 OTZ, 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 MW61 OTZ registered?

MW61 OTZ is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is MW61 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 OTZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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