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AV12 HPZ

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,905 mi
Last recorded87,905 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 HPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 87,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 77,810 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 69,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 60,139 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Oct 2021 50,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 45,330 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 38,353 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 30,471 miles

Rear tyres have slight cracks in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2018 27,921 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,005 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 18,673 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 16,083 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 HPZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HPZ, 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 HPZ registered?

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

Is AV12 HPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 HPZ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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