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AY12 YHZ

2012 Suzuki SX4

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,544 mi
Last recorded89,544 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 89,544 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms front and back both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 82,808 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 82,808 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 77,968 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 77,964 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 72,352 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 66,131 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2022 66,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 61,651 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 61,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 59,550 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 59,488 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,544 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 52,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,359 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 47,323 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,012 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,901 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,719 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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AY12 YHZ is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in White with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AY12 YHZ, 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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AY12 YHZ is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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