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BF62 JOV

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,863 mi
Last recorded64,863 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 JOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 64,863 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 64,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 62,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 58,920 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 58,920 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 55,475 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 52,191 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Sep 2021 52,191 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 47,903 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 44,431 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 41,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,501 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,939 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,858 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 JOV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JOV, 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 JOV registered?

BF62 JOV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is BF62 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 JOV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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