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AV12 TMY

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,811 mi
Last recorded73,811 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 TMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 73,811 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 68,054 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 60,481 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2022 53,522 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 46,623 miles

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 22 Oct 2020 43,396 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,011 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 31,420 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,810 miles

all 4 tyres are cracked/perishing!

Fail 4 Apr 2017 26,808 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm remaining! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm remaining! (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres are cracked/perishing!

Pass 12 Apr 2016 19,125 miles

windscreen damaged in zone A but not obstructing veiw

Pass 20 Apr 2015 13,018 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 TMY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

AV12 TMY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is AV12 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 TMY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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