2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara · 3,595 MOT tests
2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliability
2012 Suzuki Grand Vitaras fail 27% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 Grand Vitara years (3,595 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Grand Vitaras: 37.4%)
- 27%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Grand Vitaras: 37.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 67,550
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,595
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 8.5% of tests fail here (29% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.3%
- Brakes8.5%
- Suspension5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Tyres3.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.67%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.23%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Side repeater not working 2.06%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Stop lamp not working 1.78%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (13.57%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.46%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.35%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.26%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.37%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.23%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Grand Vitara year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
2012 Suzuki Grand Vitaras fail 27% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 Grand Vitara years (3,595 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.67% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.67% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara shows 67,550 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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