Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2012 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

39% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi reliable?

Based on MOT data from 194 vehicles, the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (53.9% of vehicles), Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (53.4% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (53.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2012 Suzuki Kizashi has an 82.3% first-time pass rate, which edges ahead of the UK average of 80%, but the dangerous defect rate of 39.2% is a serious red flag—nearly two in five of these cars have failed on a safety-critical issue at some point. This suggests you'll want a thorough pre-purchase inspection covering suspension, braking, and steering systems before committing to one.

At 51,433 miles median mileage, these cars are running reasonably low for their age, yet they're racking up 2.48 failures per test and 18.7 advisories, indicating wear is catching up despite the moderate miles. Budget for routine maintenance on the advisory items flagged (likely wear components like pads and exhaust), and factor in that one in four tests will uncover a genuine failure worth fixing before the next MOT.

We have limited data for the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

82.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

39.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.48

Over 13.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

51k

Middle half: 39k–66k

For context

These stats describe 194 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 194 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 53.9%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 53.4%

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded · Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded · Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Tyre wear 51.5%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 17.6%

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 17.2%

Oil leak, but not excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012.

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Based on MOT data from 194 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 39.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

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

51,433

typical

39,321

low mileage

66,147

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 39,321 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 39,321–66,147 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Suzuki Kizashis sit.

⚠ Over 89,298 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Suzuki Kizashi — Still on the Road

Most 2012 Suzuki Kizashis are still being driven.

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

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

13.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.48

Avg failures per vehicle

18.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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