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L22 DCD

2012 Suzuki Kizashi

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,861 mi
Last recorded47,861 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Kizashi50,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 DCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelKizashi
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 47,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD Edge - Worn to Inner Rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 41,860 miles

All Tyres Uneven Wear - Edges

Pass 31 Jan 2024 35,632 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 29,348 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 26,666 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 21,698 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 14,568 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 14,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2019 14,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2018 14,141 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 13,853 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 13,310 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 12,748 miles

Nearside front tyre worn devoid of tread on very inner edge.

How Reliable is the Suzuki Kizashi?

Based on 4,280 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
5,104
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
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L22 DCD is a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Kizashi models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 50,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Kizashi fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L22 DCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Kizashi typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Suzuki Kizashi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L22 DCD registered?

L22 DCD is a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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