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BA12 BUL

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,798 mi
Last recorded70,798 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA12 BUL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 70,798 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 66,479 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 66,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 May 2024 64,796 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2024 64,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 63,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2022 61,008 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 21 May 2022 60,990 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195 45 17/ 205 40 17 (5.2.3 (b))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 57,831 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 55,624 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 50,585 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,718 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 40,373 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 33,917 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,850 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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BA12 BUL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol 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 BA12 BUL, 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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BA12 BUL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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