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AV62 JNL

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,610 mi
Last recorded135,610 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 JNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 135,610 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 135,610 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 124,005 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm: bush rear most heavily cracked and perished

Offside Front Suspension arm: bush rear most heavily cracked and perished

Fail 15 Oct 2024 124,004 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm: bush rear most heavily cracked and perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm: bush rear most heavily cracked and perished

Pass 17 Oct 2023 111,829 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 103,622 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 103,622 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 96,589 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 84,200 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 73,110 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 60,860 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 47,058 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 47,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 36,856 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 29,246 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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AV62 JNL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AV62 JNL, 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 JNL registered?

AV62 JNL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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