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ST12 DWP

2012 Suzuki SX4

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,292 mi
Last recorded73,292 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 DWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 73,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 73,255 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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 67,552 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 66,930 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 65,307 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 63,455 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres scrubbing slightly - advise check tracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to underside & some components

Fail 31 May 2022 63,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres scrubbing slightly - advise check tracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to underside & some components

Pass 20 May 2021 61,894 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear discs slightly scored. Change at next pad change. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses starting to split, advise replace. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper ball joint cover split, advise replace. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shocks slightly misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2020 60,400 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2020 60,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front washer jet misaligned but still providing enough liquid to windscreen

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 57,934 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,230 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 55,230 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 53,202 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 53,202 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,434 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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ST12 DWP is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ST12 DWP, 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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ST12 DWP is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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