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BF12 KTJ

2012 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,793 mi
Last recorded61,793 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 KTJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 61,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 59,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 53,023 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 53,023 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 47,415 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 42,546 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 36,794 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 32,552 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 26,424 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 19,619 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 12,041 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 8,180 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 27 Feb 2015 5,006 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

os front wiper blade slightly smeering

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 KTJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BF12 KTJ, 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 BF12 KTJ registered?

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

Is BF12 KTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 KTJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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