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B7 PKC

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,401 mi
Last recorded95,401 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 PKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 95,401 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 95,396 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 87,815 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 79,529 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 79,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2023 74,549 miles

oil filter rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2023 74,539 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

oil filter rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2022 66,988 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 63,068 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs.

rear brake discs have corroded lips to the inside of discs.

Fail 15 Jul 2021 63,068 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to suspension coil springs.

rear brake discs have corroded lips to the inside of discs.

Pass 21 Jul 2020 56,073 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 49,655 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 41,164 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 33,864 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 29,015 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 24,030 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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B7 PKC is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 B7 PKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B7 PKC registered?

B7 PKC is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is B7 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 PKC shows 16 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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