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AV61 XRE

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,230 mi
Last recorded130,230 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 130,230 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 85,854 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 78,654 miles

Boot lid can only be opened from inside vehicle.

Fail 24 Jan 2020 78,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Boot lid can only be opened from inside vehicle.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 71,337 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 71,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 64,920 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 64,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

High level stop light inoperative.

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 55,144 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 55,144 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 37,576 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 33,940 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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AV61 XRE is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XRE, 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 AV61 XRE registered?

AV61 XRE is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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