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DE62 HCY

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,969 mi
Last recorded88,969 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 HCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 88,969 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 77,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 72,556 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 68,459 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 68,459 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST OVER LEGAL LIMIT - ADVISED TO CHANGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 63,105 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 63,105 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 58,036 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 50,536 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 41,571 miles

Brake pedal rubber splitting.

Pass 10 Sep 2016 32,853 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,165 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 24,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DE62 HCY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE62 HCY, 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 DE62 HCY registered?

DE62 HCY is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is DE62 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 HCY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE62 HCY have outstanding finance?

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