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DE12 OOH

2012 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,271 mi
Last recorded120,271 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 OOH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 120,271 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 105,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 90,968 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 90,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 77,072 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 77,072 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 74,564 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 65,909 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 65,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,685 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 50,167 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 39,255 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 39,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Valve stem seriously damaged front and rear (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 31,321 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,934 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,946 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres cracking in the tread

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 OOH is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE12 OOH, 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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DE12 OOH is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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