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AX12 AUT

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,729 mi
Last recorded78,729 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 AUT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 78,729 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 76,956 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 67,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 55,054 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s & o/s - slight cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 42,420 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 40,520 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 37,861 miles

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

Fail 19 Jan 2021 37,861 miles

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 35,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 33,869 miles

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

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2017 31,321 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre splits in outer side wall ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 28,579 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 25,797 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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AX12 AUT 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 92.3%.

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 AX12 AUT, 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 AX12 AUT registered?

AX12 AUT is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is AX12 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 AUT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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