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SY61 XPB

2012 Suzuki SX4

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,190 mi
Last recorded92,190 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 XPB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 92,190 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses metal ends (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from abs pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion underneath vehicle

front cross member corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2024 92,111 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake dragging

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

both rear shocks corroded

brake pipes from abs pump corroded

front cross member corroded

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Pass 20 Oct 2023 88,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 20 Oct 2023 88,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Various surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2023 85,292 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,953 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 76,557 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear sections of both front to rear ()

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member excessively corroded [not structural]

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Fail 11 Dec 2020 76,553 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear sections of both front to rear ()

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member excessively corroded [not structural]

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Pass 20 Nov 2019 72,370 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b , less than 10mm dia. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged signs of perishing in rubber (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear corrosion on fuel pipes

rear exhaust clamp corroded but still secure

Pass 18 Dec 2018 67,111 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

middle to rear exhaust clamp showing signs of deterioration

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under covers]

Fail 17 Dec 2018 67,109 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

middle to rear exhaust clamp showing signs of deterioration

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under covers]

Pass 20 Dec 2017 59,223 miles

nearside and offside front tyres showing signs of wear on inside edges

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under covers]

Pass 13 Dec 2016 49,686 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel getting high

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under covers]

Pass 30 Dec 2015 42,660 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade torn

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

Pass 5 Jan 2015 30,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

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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SY61 XPB is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY61 XPB, 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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SY61 XPB is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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