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YJ62 TLY

2012 Suzuki SX4

Orange Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,711 mi
Last recorded116,711 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ62 TLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 116,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure One front hanger and one rear hanger both corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe tearing away at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Arch insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corner pipes heavily coated (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust is very corroded and weak at all joints (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle beam is very swollen and corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2025 110,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes before brake hoses are heavily coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust system very corroded and weak at joints

Fail 18 Jun 2025 110,703 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes before brake hoses are heavily coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust system very corroded and weak at joints

Pass 20 Jun 2024 103,538 miles

Exhaust system corroded / weak at joints

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 97,189 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 97,186 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 90,804 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 90,802 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 86,707 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 86,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 76,876 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 76,876 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 59,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 59,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 51,431 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,536 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 32,146 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 32,146 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YJ62 TLY is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YJ62 TLY, 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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YJ62 TLY is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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