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AK62 MGV

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,090 mi
Last recorded81,090 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 MGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 81,090 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pipe is corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 77,534 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 69,440 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 69,368 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 65,791 miles

has alot of handbrake travel

Fail 6 Jul 2022 65,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

has alot of handbrake travel

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2021 58,969 miles

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2020 49,845 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre 3mm / slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer wall / slight corrosion on front discs /

Pass 27 Sep 2019 44,209 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 39,335 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 33,506 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 27,273 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,008 miles

All 4 tyres cracking/perishing in centre of tread

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

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

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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AK62 MGV 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 84.6%.

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 AK62 MGV, 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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AK62 MGV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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