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AV12 TMZ

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,611 mi
Last recorded56,611 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 56,611 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes @ front x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 42,891 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2024 42,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished requires attention in near future (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished requires attention in near future (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished requires attention in near future (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished requires attention in near future (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2024 42,179 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished requires attention in near future (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished requires attention in near future (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished requires attention in near future (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished requires attention in near future (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 40,224 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 40,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 38,769 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 38,769 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 37,063 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 35,359 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 33,304 miles

all four tyres worn low

rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 14 May 2018 30,607 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 27,064 miles

Rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 9 May 2016 23,907 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 20,609 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 TMZ 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 TMZ, 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 TMZ registered?

AV12 TMZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is AV12 TMZ safe to buy?

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