2012 Suzuki 1.2L Petrol · NJ62 HSN

The 2012 Suzuki's MOT record reveals a vehicle that has technically passed its last four annual tests, yet the maintenance picture is one of gradual structural and hydraulic deterioration rather than stable upkeep. The most recent test on 2 February 2026 at 100,893 miles passed, but the tester chalked corroded brake pipes on all three specified positions, a recurring issue that has worsened since the same two rear pipes were flagged in February 2025. The January 2024 failure and retest at 94,413 miles both noted corrosion on the front and rear subframes, indicating the structural integrity of the chassis has been a known concern for over two years without any recorded remedial work appearing in the record. The trend is not improving; it is one of accumulating advisories that the owner has managed to keep at passable levels rather than resolve. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable. From 90,324 miles in January 2023 to 94,413 miles in January 2024, the vehicle covered roughly 4,000 miles in twelve months. It then added 3,209 miles to reach 97,622 miles by February 2025, and a further 3,271 miles to reach 100,893 miles by February 2026. This steady accumulation of around 3,200 to 4,000 miles per year aligns with the typical 7,207 miles per annum average suggested by the vehicle's age and total mileage. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes, and the annual test dates have been maintained without interruption, suggesting the car has been in regular use rather than sitting idle. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the underside, where the most concerning defects cluster. The repeated corrosion of brake pipes, now affecting the offside front as well as both rears, demands a close look at the entire hydraulic line run, particularly where pipes pass through clips or along the body where moisture traps form. Grease or other material noted on the pipes may have been applied to mask the extent of pitting, so surface cleaning and a thorough visual check with a torch are essential. The subframe corrosion flagged in January 2024 has not been retested as resolved, meaning its current condition is unknown. A buyer should have the vehicle raised to inspect both subframes for section loss, especially around mounting points and where the suspension arms connect. Beyond the structural and braking concerns, the minor exhaust leak noted in 2025 and the windscreen stone chip from the same year are minor by comparison but should still be verified. The exhaust leak at the rear box or joint may have worsened, and the chip could have developed into a crack over two winters. Tyre condition and suspension bush wear are not directly flagged in the record, but at this mileage and age they are consumables that will likely need attention. The overall pattern suggests a vehicle that has been kept on the road with minimal intervention rather than proactively maintained.