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DE61 LVZ

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,103 mi
Last recorded90,103 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 LVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 90,103 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Inoperative

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 90,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Inoperative

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 85,969 miles

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

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 dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 80,127 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 79,897 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Osr/Nsr (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2023 64,367 miles

section of offside front tyre outer sidewall missing

Fail 28 Jan 2023 64,366 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

section of offside front tyre outer sidewall missing

Pass 29 Jan 2022 57,389 miles

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall coolant rubber

signs of oil at both sides rear shock absorbers

Pass 31 Dec 2020 47,633 miles

all tyres close to tread depth limit

Pass 15 Jan 2020 42,463 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 42,452 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 35,072 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 31,033 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 26,792 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 22,030 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 16,601 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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DE61 LVZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE61 LVZ, 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 DE61 LVZ registered?

DE61 LVZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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