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DE62 HCZ

2012 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,864 mi
Last recorded60,864 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 HCZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 60,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 24 Mar 2026 60,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 28 Mar 2025 55,603 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 55,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 52,074 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 48,845 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 48,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 44,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,533 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 36,838 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,913 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2018 29,639 miles

rear tyres outer walls slight cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2017 23,724 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 19,022 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked and punctured

Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,807 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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DE62 HCZ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 52,964 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DE62 HCZ, 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 HCZ registered?

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

Is DE62 HCZ safe to buy?

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