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BJ12 ZGS

2012 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,358 mi
Last recorded44,358 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 ZGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 44,358 miles

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 40,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 36,477 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 34,173 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 34,173 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 32,174 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 29,145 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 27,480 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

different size tyres fitted front & rear

squeel noise on rotation o/s/r advise inpection

Fail 29 Feb 2020 27,480 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

different size tyres fitted front & rear

squeel noise on rotation o/s/r advise inpection

Pass 19 Feb 2019 24,711 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 21,687 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 18,854 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 15,269 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 11,409 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

rear wiper rubber split

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 ZGS is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Grey 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 BJ12 ZGS, 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 BJ12 ZGS registered?

BJ12 ZGS is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 June 2012.

Is BJ12 ZGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 ZGS 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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