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SB61 XCA

2012 Suzuki SX4

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,852 mi
Last recorded130,852 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 XCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 130,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 128,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 128,977 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 128,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 113,633 miles

Exhaust system at flanges and at flexi section.

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively may require attention (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Possible sweat of fluid at fuel filter.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 98,809 miles

Exhaust system becoming deteriorated at flanges.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 85,035 miles

slight seepage at rear shock absorbers

Fail 20 Dec 2017 85,035 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 75,029 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 75,026 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 61,452 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2015 48,240 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SB61 XCA is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SB61 XCA, 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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SB61 XCA is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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