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DE12 RPV

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,021 mi
Last recorded118,021 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 RPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 118,021 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 106,475 miles

front drop links weak

nsf tyre getting low

osf tyre on limit on edge

slight play rack ns

Pass 30 Aug 2023 94,445 miles

front pads low ad disc poor front lower arm bushes cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2023 94,445 miles

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

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

front pads low ad disc poor front lower arm bushes cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2022 85,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 76,254 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 76,252 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Nearside Wiper blades smears

Pass 12 Sep 2020 70,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Aug 2019 63,271 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 63,271 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 52,867 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 52,867 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 50,817 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 45,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres cracked

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,209 miles

both rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,251 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake pedal rubber starting to split

Fail 30 Mar 2015 27,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake pedal rubber starting to split

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 RPV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

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

Is DE12 RPV safe to buy?

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