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SV12 XNM

2012 Suzuki SX4

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,042 mi
Last recorded56,042 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 XNM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 56,042 miles

Front subframe & attachments coated in underseal

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

Rear Sub frame, lower spring cups and attachments coated in underseal

Fail 13 May 2026 56,042 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front subframe & attachments coated in underseal

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

Rear Sub frame, lower spring cups and attachments coated in underseal

Pass 13 Jun 2025 47,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 47,819 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 38,049 miles

Front subframe corroded

Front wishbones corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear park brake low performance

Rear axel corroded

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 30,699 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 27,503 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 27,501 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 27,298 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2022 27,298 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,258 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 26,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 22,719 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 21,431 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 21,431 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 19,970 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 19,970 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 16,449 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 13,472 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 XNM is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in White with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XNM, 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 XNM registered?

SV12 XNM is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is SV12 XNM safe to buy?

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