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AO12 AAV

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,455 mi
Last recorded63,455 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 63,455 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 58,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on shoulders: Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded at flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 53,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 53,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 49,185 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 44,864 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all,slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 39,834 miles

Both rear tyres perished between treads and outer sidewalls perished

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 36,767 miles

Rear offside and nearside rear tyres showing sign of age side walls starting to crack

Pass 16 Feb 2018 34,492 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Feb 2017 30,362 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 22,364 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO12 AAV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 AO12 AAV, 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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AO12 AAV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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