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AV61 XRH

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,519 mi
Last recorded100,519 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XRH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 100,519 miles

Offside Front Inner o/s/f inner track rod play

Pass 14 Feb 2024 98,876 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) alot of play ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 96,605 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 96,599 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 94,009 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 94,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 91,227 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 87,140 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 80,151 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 65,150 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 65,150 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 48,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 34,498 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 25,556 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 XRH is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XRH, 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 XRH registered?

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

Is AV61 XRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 XRH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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