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AV12 GZM

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,770 mi
Last recorded124,770 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 GZM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 124,770 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 107,215 miles

Nearside Door check strap broken

Fail 2 Sep 2024 107,215 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Door check strap broken

Fail 30 Aug 2024 107,065 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 115,805 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 105,841 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 92,283 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 87,961 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken but still secure

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing rear seat and seat belts missing ()

Rear rear wiper inop

Fail 11 May 2019 87,849 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken but still secure

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing rear seat and seat belts missing ()

Rear rear wiper inop

Pass 2 May 2018 79,398 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ALL ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 79,397 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative BOTH (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ALL ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 69,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 69,640 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 58,573 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 GZM is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV12 GZM, 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 AV12 GZM registered?

AV12 GZM is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AV12 GZM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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