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2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · J5 GUN

J5 GUN

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 85,148 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
Year / Origin
2012
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
85,148 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27 Nov 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1586cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Suzuki Grand Vitara presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 November 2025 at 85,148 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 1 December 2023 at 68,617 miles that was immediately re-tested and passed the same day with no defects noted, indicating an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault requiring repair. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,082 miles against the vehicle's 2012 build, a typical figure for a 14-year-old car. The records show steady accumulation: 67,977 miles in October 2023, 68,617 by December 2023, 74,936 in October 2024, and 85,148 by November 2025. The gap between the October 2023 and December 2023 entries covers only 640 miles, while the following years each added around 6,000 to 10,000 miles. The history is sparse on advisories, with no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions concerns ever flagged across the supplied tests. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition given the vehicle's age. The clean MOT run means no recurring mechanical faults demand targeted follow-up, but the absence of advisories does not confirm the state of coil springs, binding calipers, or consumable tyres and wiper blades at today's date. The same-day fail and pass in December 2023 suggests the previous owner addressed the tester's requirement without delay. Combined with four subsequent clean passes, the record implies consistent basic upkeep rather than deferred maintenance.
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J5 GUN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
  • 85,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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J5 GUN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (J5 GUN) between October 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

J5 GUN Mileage History

  1. 02/10/202367,977 mi
  2. 01/12/202368,617 mi+640 mi
  3. 01/12/202368,617 mi
  4. 23/10/202474,936 mi+6,319 mi
  5. 28/11/202585,148 mi+10,212 mi

Average of roughly 7,960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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