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NL12 BGK

2012 Suzuki Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,642 mi
Last recorded154,642 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Vitara57,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 BGK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 154,642 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2024 144,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

undertray floor covers & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2024 135,543 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 124,912 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 109,287 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 96,987 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 83,900 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 71,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 57,215 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 42,591 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,164 miles

Nearside Rear has a nail in tread next to sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished and cracks in sidewall but no cords visable

Offside Rear tyre perished and has cracks on sidewall but no cords visable

Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre has cut in treads but no cords showing

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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NL12 BGK is a 2012 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NL12 BGK, 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 NL12 BGK registered?

NL12 BGK is a 2012 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is NL12 BGK safe to buy?

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