2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9L Diesel · DA12 FMM
2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 84,880 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA12 FMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 84,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA12 FMM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (DA12 FMM) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DA12 FMM Mileage History
- 20/09/202265,375 mi
- 20/09/202265,375 mi
- 19/09/202372,699 mi+7,324 mi
- 30/09/202479,342 mi+6,643 mi
- 01/10/202584,880 mi+5,538 mi
Average of roughly 6,436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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