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B12 BMV

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,414 mi
Last recorded90,414 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 BMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 90,414 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 79,505 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 79,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 71,963 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 63,025 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,432 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 49,432 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 37,175 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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B12 BMV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B12 BMV, 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 B12 BMV registered?

B12 BMV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is B12 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 BMV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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