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AV12 GZS

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,923 mi
Last recorded61,923 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 61,923 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 61,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 50,904 miles

Front brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 22 Mar 2024 39,790 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 25,622 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 23,295 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 21,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 20,337 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 17,421 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 13,970 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 10,494 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 8,152 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 6,617 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 GZS 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 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 AV12 GZS, 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 GZS registered?

AV12 GZS is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is AV12 GZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 GZS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV12 GZS have outstanding finance?

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