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BJ12 SRZ

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,409 mi
Last recorded132,409 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 SRZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 132,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 122,444 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 113,607 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 105,394 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 105,394 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 93,995 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 87,154 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 72,947 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 61,672 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,807 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 50,573 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,063 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 29 Apr 2016 39,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 11 May 2015 28,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 11 May 2015 28,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

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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BJ12 SRZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BJ12 SRZ, 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 BJ12 SRZ registered?

BJ12 SRZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is BJ12 SRZ safe to buy?

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