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AY62 ZHU

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,222 mi
Last recorded84,222 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 ZHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 84,222 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 84,222 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 76,482 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 74,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 69,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 69,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 65,385 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 20,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2021 60,794 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 56,632 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 49,681 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 42,704 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 35,849 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant low

Pass 10 Aug 2016 28,966 miles

Rear Both tyres perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2015 21,769 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to perish

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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AY62 ZHU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 52,964 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AY62 ZHU, 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 AY62 ZHU registered?

AY62 ZHU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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