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BF12 KTO

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,506 mi
Last recorded77,506 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 KTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 77,506 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 71,169 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 64,835 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 59,749 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2022 55,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 51,795 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 51,795 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 48,570 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 185/55v16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/55v16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 185/55v16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/55v16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/55v16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/55v16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 35,812 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,323 miles

Rear rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 29 Feb 2016 28,423 miles

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,980 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 KTO is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 KTO, 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 KTO registered?

BF12 KTO is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is BF12 KTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 KTO 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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