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YJ12 XES

2012 Suzuki SX4

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,556 mi
Last recorded115,556 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 XES
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 115,556 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 115,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 111,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 111,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 105,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit on inside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2023 100,044 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 100,044 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear pads worn

Pass 11 Jan 2022 94,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber slightly split

Fail 7 Jan 2022 94,620 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread also cracking and tyre miss-shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pedal rubber slightly split

Pass 6 Jan 2021 88,948 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 82,769 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (across rear axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 72,431 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking air ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pedal rubber torn

clutch pedal rubber torn

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2018 61,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 12 Jan 2017 52,126 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly torn

Fail 12 Jan 2017 52,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber slightly torn

Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,550 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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YJ12 XES is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YJ12 XES, 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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YJ12 XES is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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