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SJ62 YSM

2012 Suzuki SX4

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,292 mi
Last recorded138,292 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 YSM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 138,292 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2021 124,103 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General Corrosion Noted To Underside / Suspension Components / Shocks

NSF Top Mount Rubber Slightly Noisy

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSR / NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 124,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side Light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General Corrosion Noted To Underside / Suspension Components / Shocks

NSF Top Mount Rubber Slightly Noisy

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSR / NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 109,394 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OSR / NSR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 109,390 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slightly Deteriorated (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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OSR / NSR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 91,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres Around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 91,086 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres Around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 71,154 miles

rear bumper / n/s mirror

Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,810 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 34,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 34,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracked+perished

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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SJ62 YSM is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in White with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ62 YSM, 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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SJ62 YSM is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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