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AV12 LOJ

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,020 mi
Last recorded25,020 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LOJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 25,020 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 23,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 22,737 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 21,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 20,427 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 19,501 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 18,328 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 17,042 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 16,176 miles

Nearside Front tyre is cracked in tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked in tread and sidewall

Offside Front tyre is cracked in tread

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre is cracked in tread and side wall

Pass 12 Apr 2017 13,347 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 13,347 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 10,478 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 10,478 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 7,732 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 LOJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 LOJ, 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 LOJ registered?

AV12 LOJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is AV12 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 LOJ 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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