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AV62 FHY

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,732 mi
Last recorded41,732 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 FHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 41,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 39,834 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 37,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 35,911 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 35,911 miles

Front Registration plate insecure cracked (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 33,275 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 30,887 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 28,180 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 23,768 miles

all tyres slightly perished in tread pattern

Pass 3 Aug 2017 20,264 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 17,214 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 14,563 miles

Front wipers slightly perished [will require attention in near future]

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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AV62 FHY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AV62 FHY, 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 AV62 FHY registered?

AV62 FHY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is AV62 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 FHY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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