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DF12 GXL

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,372 mi
Last recorded168,372 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 GXL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 168,372 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2025 157,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge of tread also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge of tread also (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 28 Jun 2024 144,319 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 129,544 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 129,544 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s and o/s front tyres worn threw to cords on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 115,963 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 104,638 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 94,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads difficult to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 94,179 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/R tyre mis-shaped and cracked and perished

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads difficult to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge due to mis-shape on inner edge of tread, cracked and perished also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 83,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre cracked, perished and deteriorated + slightly misshaped inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, cracked, perished and deteriorated + misshaped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,161 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Jul 2018 72,122 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2017 59,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 48,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 36,311 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 36,311 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DF12 GXL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc 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 DF12 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

DF12 GXL is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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