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AK12 NXH

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,869 mi
Last recorded82,869 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NXH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2024 82,869 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 80,130 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 77,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front sections of front to rear brake pipes corroding slightly (close to union block under floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded BOTH rear sections of front to rear fuel pipes corroding ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play / knocking within inner joint ()

Fail 12 Jul 2022 77,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe just before short section corroding / flaking (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front sections of front to rear brake pipes corroding slightly (close to union block under floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded BOTH rear sections of front to rear fuel pipes corroding ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre metallic object within outer tread at an angle ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play / knocking within inner joint ()

Pass 9 Jul 2021 75,136 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 72,101 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 59,627 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 49,541 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded next to fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

play in N/S/F inner rack end

Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,076 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 30,774 miles

child seat fitted to rear

Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AK12 NXH is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK12 NXH, 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 AK12 NXH registered?

AK12 NXH is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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