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DE12 NUX

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,657 mi
Last recorded79,657 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 NUX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 79,657 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 64,322 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 64,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 60,104 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 60,104 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 59,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 52,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 52,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 41,109 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 30,189 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 22,178 miles

keep check on rear tyre depths

rear number plate peeling

Pass 15 Apr 2019 20,485 miles

rear number plate bubbling

Pass 9 Apr 2018 18,013 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 15,420 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 12,858 miles

keep check on tyre depths

Pass 24 Apr 2015 10,335 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 NUX is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NUX, 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 NUX registered?

DE12 NUX is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is DE12 NUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 NUX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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