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AV12 FWH

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,847 mi
Last recorded133,847 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FWH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 133,847 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 126,586 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 126,586 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 121,063 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 121,063 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 113,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 106,635 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 99,211 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 94,998 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 85,534 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,874 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,566 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,517 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,528 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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AV12 FWH is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV12 FWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 FWH registered?

AV12 FWH is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AV12 FWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 FWH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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