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DE12 UKD

2012 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,426 mi
Last recorded84,426 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 UKD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 84,426 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 78,984 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 72,269 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Handbrake reserve travel just met

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

Registration plate lamp: multiple lamps or light sources, inoperative

Pass 18 Jul 2023 66,101 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

handbrake reserve travel just met

Pass 15 Aug 2022 59,671 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 46,507 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 40,979 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 40,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 35,191 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 29,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 24,569 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 18,518 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,014 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 UKD is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Green 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 UKD, 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 UKD registered?

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

Is DE12 UKD safe to buy?

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