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DE12 GWL

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,945 mi
Last recorded87,945 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 GWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 87,945 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both metal brake pipes onto beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 82,082 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 75,838 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,533 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 67,529 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 60,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 50,177 miles

Nearside Front and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and o/s/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 39,584 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 38,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 36,029 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 32,604 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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DE12 GWL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DE12 GWL, 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 DE12 GWL registered?

DE12 GWL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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