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BF12 GZL

2012 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,474 mi
Last recorded97,474 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 GZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 97,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted on inner faces - strong advisoy (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 97,474 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted on inner faces - strong advisoy (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 92,564 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 88,317 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 88,317 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 83,547 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 79,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 75,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 72,398 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside washer jet blocked but nearside one provides sufficient fluid

Fail 25 Jan 2020 72,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Washer jet not working

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S have slight play ()

Fail 25 Jan 2020 72,276 miles

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

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. O/S/R space saver (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Washer jet not working

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S have slight play ()

Pass 26 Jan 2019 66,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 66,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 62,331 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,367 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 58,367 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,181 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,403 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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BF12 GZL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF12 GZL, 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 BF12 GZL registered?

BF12 GZL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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