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DA12 TXT

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,020 mi
Last recorded98,020 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 TXT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 98,020 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (j))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s to front (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2024 89,709 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 14 Jun 2023 84,331 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF/OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel line corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 74,880 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 65,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 57,536 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 48,756 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 41,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 41,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 35,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 26,213 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,096 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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DA12 TXT is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DA12 TXT, 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 DA12 TXT registered?

DA12 TXT is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DA12 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 TXT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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