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AV61 XRF

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,139 mi
Last recorded72,139 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 72,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 70,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 70,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 68,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,695 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 65,395 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 63,554 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 62,340 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,402 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 52,594 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 52,594 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2018 47,770 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,810 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 4 Feb 2015 9,457 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall.

Fail 4 Feb 2015 9,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall.

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 XRF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV61 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

AV61 XRF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AV61 XRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 XRF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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