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B18 HAT

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,075 mi
Last recorded105,075 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 HAT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 105,075 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play + ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 103,883 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side of rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play + upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side of rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 May 2024 103,883 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side of rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play + upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side of rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 97,221 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 90,707 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near rear flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexys (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 81,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + slightly perished/cracked in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slightly perished/cracked in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Small chip front windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2020 76,429 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 68,959 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2019 68,959 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 54,186 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 41,105 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 31,948 miles

all tyres on/near limit

Pass 12 Aug 2015 15,754 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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B18 HAT is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B18 HAT, 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 B18 HAT registered?

B18 HAT is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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