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AB52 LAD

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,011 mi
Last recorded107,011 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB52 LAD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 107,011 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 100,637 miles

under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 23 Oct 2023 87,874 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 69,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 51,966 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 45,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 42,427 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 39,736 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 35,517 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,349 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,089 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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AB52 LAD is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AB52 LAD, 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 AB52 LAD registered?

AB52 LAD is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is AB52 LAD safe to buy?

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