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BF62 JNK

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,971 mi
Last recorded102,971 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 JNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 102,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 100,823 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 80,133 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 80,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 70,470 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 68,831 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 68,815 miles

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front arch trim insecure

slight damage to nearside front subframe

Pass 16 Sep 2021 66,276 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 57,532 miles

NSR Tyre Uneven Tread Wear

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative topped up fluid (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 43,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative topped up fluid (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 32,996 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 27,300 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 27,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 17,631 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 9,662 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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BF62 JNK is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BF62 JNK, 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 BF62 JNK registered?

BF62 JNK is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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