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DF12 PHO

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,888 mi
Last recorded69,888 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 69,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 65,958 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 61,784 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 57,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Mar 2022 53,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,035 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 45,728 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 41,148 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 36,371 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 30,797 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 24,853 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 24,853 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 17,427 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 PHO is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 PHO, 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 PHO registered?

DF12 PHO is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is DF12 PHO safe to buy?

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