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DA62 JHO

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,135 mi
Last recorded110,135 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 JHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 110,135 miles

different size tyres on front and rear axles

Pass 26 Nov 2024 108,354 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 108,300 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 101,345 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 101,345 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 96,470 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 96,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 93,289 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 93,288 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 86,574 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 78,077 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 63,082 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust section.

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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DA62 JHO is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA62 JHO, 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 DA62 JHO registered?

DA62 JHO is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is DA62 JHO safe to buy?

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