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OV12 DMF

2012 Suzuki SX4

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,424 mi
Last recorded102,424 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 DMF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 102,424 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 97,188 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 97,166 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 91,459 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 84,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 81,142 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 81,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 74,212 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 74,212 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 68,811 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 68,780 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 58,290 miles

AGE RELATED CRACKS IN BOTH REAR TYRES

Pass 7 Feb 2018 48,598 miles

AGE RELATED CRACKS IN BOTH REAR TYRES

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2/3MM DEPTH

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS DAMP

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 10 Feb 2017 39,139 miles

AGE RELATED CRACKS IN BOTH REAR TYRES IN TREAD PATTERN

Pass 22 Feb 2016 29,210 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,018 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade

Fail 23 Feb 2015 19,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

rear wiper blade

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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OV12 DMF is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Black 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 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 OV12 DMF, 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 OV12 DMF registered?

OV12 DMF is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is OV12 DMF safe to buy?

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