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AV12 RXL

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,311 mi
Last recorded139,311 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 139,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 120,923 miles

Central Front Inner handbrake lever high in travel

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 104,434 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Fail 11 Aug 2023 104,434 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 5 Aug 2022 85,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 76,101 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 76,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 66,605 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 50,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread deapth 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 48,557 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jul 2017 45,758 miles

small cuts to both front tyres

stone chip to windscreen outside zone A

Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,533 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 37,982 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 37,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,436 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 RXL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 52,964 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RXL, 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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AV12 RXL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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