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BD12 VWT

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,840 mi
Last recorded59,840 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 59,840 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre 185/55/16 ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 51,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm tread 185/55/16 yoko 5122 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot Lid Dented (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Sep 2024 51,538 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm tread 185/55/16 yoko 5122 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot Lid Dented (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jun 2023 42,375 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 42,375 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 36,349 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 36,347 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 32,372 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 32,372 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 28,764 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 24,986 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm and very badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2018 18,607 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 16,856 miles

all four tyres slight cracking in the tread

Pass 25 Jul 2016 14,043 miles

alll tyres slighty cracked in treads

Pass 13 Jul 2015 10,867 miles

All tyres have cracked between the treads

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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BD12 VWT is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD12 VWT, 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 BD12 VWT registered?

BD12 VWT is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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