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DE12 ROU

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,886 mi
Last recorded88,886 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 ROU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 88,886 miles

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

Front radiator support bracket surface corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 88,886 miles

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

Front radiator support bracket surface corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 86,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 86,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 85,582 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 78,020 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 78,924 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 78,769 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low also see advice (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

aftermarket headlight bulbs fitted NO motor fitted to offside front

Pass 2 Jul 2019 65,117 miles

wishbone bushes cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2019 65,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2018 45,429 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 35,384 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 35,384 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 19,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ROU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ROU, 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 ROU registered?

DE12 ROU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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