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2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,534 mi
Last recorded39,534 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 KY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 39,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2024 36,186 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread & have cracking in tread

Pass 6 Mar 2023 31,310 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 31,310 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 27,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 21,581 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 15,011 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 9,895 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 4,644 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 3,176 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 2,306 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 1,869 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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45 KY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 52,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 45 KY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 45 KY registered?

45 KY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is 45 KY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 45 KY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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