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AV61 XRB

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,378 mi
Last recorded93,378 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 93,378 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front wishbone bushes splitting

nearside front wheel rim damaged on inside edge

rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2026 93,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front wishbone bushes splitting

nearside front wheel rim damaged on inside edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2025 87,361 miles

brake pipes corroded

front wishbone bushes splitting

slight oil leak gearbox

Fail 2 Apr 2025 87,361 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

front wishbone bushes splitting

slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 26 Feb 2024 80,833 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 80,833 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 77,864 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 75,424 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 72,716 miles

Both front tyres tread depths low

Front brake discs poor condition (pads 2-3000 miles)

Offside rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,427 miles

Front tyres tread depths low

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Oil filter corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,927 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 65,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 60,957 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 52,760 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,674 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 43,024 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 43,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AV61 XRB is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV61 XRB, 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 AV61 XRB registered?

AV61 XRB is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is AV61 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 XRB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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