2012 Suzuki SX4 2.0L Diesel · YK62 YSE
2012 Suzuki SX4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 126,228 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SX4
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK62 YSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 126,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
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YK62 YSE MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Suzuki Sx4 (YK62 YSE) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YK62 YSE Mileage History
- 20/09/2023113,911 mi
- 07/10/2024119,797 mi+5,886 mi
- 09/10/2024119,845 mi+48 mi
- 09/10/2025126,138 mi+6,293 mi
- 15/10/2025126,228 mi+90 mi
Average of roughly 5,951 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki SX4 (Mk1)
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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- Manual Transmission Input Shaft Bearing WhineSerious
A widespread vulnerability on the five-speed manual gearbox fitted to the 1.6-litre petrol Suzuki SX4 is premature wear and failure of the gearbox input shaft and layshaft bearings. Over prolonged mileage, insufficient bearing hardness combined with fluid breakdown causes pitting on the bearing balls and races. This produces a loud whining or rumbling sound when the engine is idling in neutral that disappears when the clutch pedal is depressed, eventually escalating into destructive gearbox failure if neglected.
- Front Catalytic Converter and Oxygen Sensor DeteriorationModerate
On the 1.6-litre M16A petrol engine, the exhaust manifold integrated catalytic converter and its accompanying upstream and downstream lambda sensors are prone to premature degradation. Short urban journeys prevent the exhaust system from reaching full operating temperature, leading to carbon fouling and eventual breakdown of the internal catalyst honeycomb structure. This triggers persistent check engine warning lights (typically fault code P0420), erratic idle hunting, increased fuel consumption, and MOT emissions failures.
- Rear Differential Oil Leaks and Bearing Noise (4GRIP)Moderate
On all-wheel-drive 4GRIP / i-AWD versions of the SX4, the rear differential assembly is vulnerable to oil seepage from the input pinion oil seal and output axle shaft seals. Due to low differential fluid capacity and omitted routine fluid changes by previous owners, low oil levels cause premature wear of the differential crown wheel, pinion, and side bearings. Left unchecked, the differential develops a prominent droning noise at cruising speeds and can suffer internal bearing seizure.
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