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YL12 DZW

2012 Suzuki SX4

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,683 mi
Last recorded126,683 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 DZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 126,683 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 116,526 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 104,453 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 104,448 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Feb 2023 91,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2056016 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 545,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 84,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2056016 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 74,073 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 74,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2056016 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2020 67,132 miles

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

Tracking

Fail 8 Feb 2020 67,132 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tracking

Pass 9 Feb 2019 57,183 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,081 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 36,291 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 26,866 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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YL12 DZW is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YL12 DZW, 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 YL12 DZW registered?

YL12 DZW is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 23 August 2012.

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