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AP12 EEM

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,603 mi
Last recorded163,603 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 EEM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 163,603 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 154,166 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 144,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 144,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 134,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides trailing arms/ axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 133,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides trailing arms/ axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 122,879 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Besides tank ()

Rear Both sides trailing arm/axle corroded

Fail 4 May 2022 122,879 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Besides tank ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Both sides trailing arm/axle corroded

Pass 10 May 2021 110,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 104,485 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

bottom of the sills. Covers fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2020 104,485 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

bottom of the sills. Covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,485 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bottom of the sills. Covers fitted

front pads about 3mm and discs lipped

Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bottom of the sills. Covers fitted

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,131 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres at 3mm

bottom of the sills. covers fitted

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,457 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes coated with grease

bottom of the sills. covers fitted

lip on front discs

Fail 30 Jul 2016 58,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s 170kg and o/s 90kg (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes coated with grease

bottom of the sills. covers fitted

lip on front discs

Pass 1 Aug 2015 43,601 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both dips on max mark

both rear tyres cracked/perrished would advise replacing for safety

bottom of the sills covers fitted

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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AP12 EEM is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP12 EEM, 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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AP12 EEM is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 August 2012.

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