2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · SM12 KDZ
2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 9,470 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM12 KDZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 9,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM12 KDZ 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 (SM12 KDZ) between June 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SM12 KDZ Mileage History
- 27/06/202264,196 mi
- 19/07/202370,109 mi+5,913 mi
- 26/09/202473,526 mi+3,417 mi
- 01/10/202473,538 mi+12 mi
- 15/10/20259,470 mi-64,068 mi
Average of roughly -16,577 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Grand Vitara (Mk3/JT)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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