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DF12 ELO

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,046 mi
Last recorded42,046 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 ELO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 42,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 40,963 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 38,998 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 37,060 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 35,988 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 35,099 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 31,619 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 27,874 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,666 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 20,288 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 15,552 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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DF12 ELO is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DF12 ELO, 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 DF12 ELO registered?

DF12 ELO is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is DF12 ELO safe to buy?

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