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D18 BTS

2012 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,061 mi
Last recorded51,061 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 BTS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 51,061 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 45,683 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 41,068 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 36,013 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 28,208 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 28,208 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 24,628 miles

Rear Tyres perished border line failure.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 21,257 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 16,763 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 8,295 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 1,652 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 1,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 21,212 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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D18 BTS is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,242cc 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 D18 BTS, 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

How do I check the history of D18 BTS?

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What year was D18 BTS registered?

D18 BTS is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is D18 BTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 BTS 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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