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8716 FZ

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,233 mi
Last recorded34,233 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8716 FZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 34,233 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 32,081 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 30,157 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 28,141 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 25,400 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 21,380 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 18,542 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 16,539 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 14,460 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 11,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks to tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks to tread.

Offside Front Tyre has cracks to tread.

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks to tread.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 11,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks to tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks to tread.

Offside Front Tyre has cracks to tread.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks to tread.

Pass 19 Nov 2016 10,579 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 6,839 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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8716 FZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 8716 FZ, 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 8716 FZ registered?

8716 FZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is 8716 FZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8716 FZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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