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BG62 MTZ

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,202 mi
Last recorded67,202 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 MTZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 67,202 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 67,202 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 61,937 miles

Front tyres x 2 inner edges worn

Pass 4 Sep 2023 58,084 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 51,931 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 47,343 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 42,618 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 37,846 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 32,999 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 28,809 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 22,208 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 16,336 miles

nail in nsr

nail in osr tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2015 16,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in nsr

nail in osr tyre

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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BG62 MTZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BG62 MTZ, 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 BG62 MTZ registered?

BG62 MTZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is BG62 MTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 MTZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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