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VO12 JVE

2012 Suzuki SX4

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,393 mi
Last recorded71,393 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 JVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 71,393 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes parting/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam, front and rear shocks and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 71,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes parting/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam, front and rear shocks and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 65,108 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking close on limit would advise change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam front shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 65,108 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking close on limit would advise change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam front shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 60,308 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Feb 2023 60,272 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 54,364 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs appear red over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf 3mm / osf 3-4 plus edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 54,364 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs appear red over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf 3mm / osf 3-4 plus edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 48,685 miles

front number plate poor condition / osf disc red over heated / front pads appear low

Pass 27 Feb 2020 45,127 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2020 45,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 40,482 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 40,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 35,864 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 30,732 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 25,493 miles

osf head light slightly insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2015 19,352 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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VO12 JVE is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VO12 JVE, 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 VO12 JVE registered?

VO12 JVE is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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