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DE61 VVZ

2012 Suzuki Swift

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,673 mi
Last recorded143,673 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 VVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 143,673 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 143,673 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 132,489 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 17 Mar 2023 122,101 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills ( Inner & Outer

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 17 Mar 2023 122,101 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills ( Inner & Outer

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 116,623 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 23 Feb 2021 114,348 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 114,348 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 104,498 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 104,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 92,150 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,208 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,689 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 55,576 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak, low on oil

Pass 3 Jan 2015 43,126 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

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 VVZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE61 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

DE61 VVZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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