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DA12 ZFE

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,232 mi
Last recorded66,232 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 66,232 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 66,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 62,179 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 62,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2024 56,419 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 50,759 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 45,846 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 40,840 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 36,181 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 33,692 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 30,021 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 25,906 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 25,904 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,203 miles

Front tyres both side slight cracks in treads

Rear tyres both side slight cracks in treads

Pass 22 Jun 2015 15,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZFE is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 52,964 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

DA12 ZFE is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is DA12 ZFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 ZFE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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