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BD61 HDZ

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,831 mi
Last recorded97,831 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 HDZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 97,831 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn/ cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front braking and suspension components corroded(surface corrosion) Lower arms, shock absorbers, drop links, track rod ends, wheel hubs and brake calipers

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And also corrosion to brake pipe after subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres edges slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion to rear axle

Surface corrosion to rear body underside

Fail 31 Mar 2025 97,814 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected No brake pedal, pedal goes to floor (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pedal operation being poor (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn/ cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front braking and suspension components corroded(surface corrosion) Lower arms, shock absorbers, drop links, track rod ends, wheel hubs and brake calipers

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And also corrosion to brake pipe after subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres edges slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion to rear axle

Surface corrosion to rear body underside

Pass 9 Nov 2022 97,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 93,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 82,956 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 82,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 71,679 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres have some cracking to tread area

n/s/r tyre has a slight cut/split to inner wall

Pass 15 Nov 2017 62,389 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres have slight cracking to tread area

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 52,716 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 33,028 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 33,028 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BD61 HDZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BD61 HDZ, 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 BD61 HDZ registered?

BD61 HDZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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