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YH12 LVJ

2012 Suzuki SX4

Orange Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,632 mi
Last recorded95,632 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 LVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 95,632 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 92,764 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 89,458 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 89,393 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 85,050 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 82,846 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 80,186 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 80,185 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 76,573 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 76,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting up inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting up inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,017 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,736 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,769 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,163 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 45,163 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,906 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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YH12 LVJ is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH12 LVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH12 LVJ registered?

YH12 LVJ is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YH12 LVJ safe to buy?

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