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SV12 RCY

2012 Suzuki SX4

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,912 mi
Last recorded93,912 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 RCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 93,912 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 93,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 84,948 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 84,946 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at lower suspension arm bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 82,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 82,100 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 78,812 miles

Both front upper Top bush or bearing has wear or free play

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear inner facings heavily pitted and sight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,524 miles

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

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

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

Subframe support corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 74,853 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 67,869 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 58,102 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 58,100 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,022 miles

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,275 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 41,725 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 32,576 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,581 miles

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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SV12 RCY is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SV12 RCY, 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 SV12 RCY registered?

SV12 RCY is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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