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DE12 OOX

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,374 mi
Last recorded98,374 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 OOX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 98,374 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 94,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 90,926 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 87,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55VR16 WORN 3MM (0MM INNER EDGE) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 87,418 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55VR16 WORN 3MM (0MM INNER EDGE) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,033 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,529 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,199 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,856 miles

Bonnet hinges stiff

Bonnet will not secure on primary catch after test

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2019 45,856 miles

Bonnet hinges stiff

Bonnet will not secure on primary catch after test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2018 37,134 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,209 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,046 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,325 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack in treads

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 OOX is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OOX, 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 OOX registered?

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

Is DE12 OOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 OOX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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