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Suzuki Kizashi (2012)

194 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.3% first-time pass rate

2012 Suzuki Kizashi

CarHunch analysed 194 real MOT records for the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 2.3% above UK average
82.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
51,433
typical mileage
39,321–66,147 middle half
39.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.48
avg MOT failures per car
over 13.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 39.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

39,321
low mileage
51,433
typical
66,147
high mileage

Half of all 2012 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles fall between 39,321 and 66,147 miles.

2012 Suzuki Kizashi — Still on the Road

148 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% of the peak remain.

41 148 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

13.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.48
Avg failures per vehicle
18.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 Suzuki Kizashi

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 53.4%
    Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
  • 53.4%
    Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
  • 51.5%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 48%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 31.4%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 29.9%
    Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 27%
    Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 23.5%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.

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