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DF12 XKG

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,855 mi
Last recorded57,855 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 57,855 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 55,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper has no edge on blade may mark screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 55,515 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper has no edge on blade may mark screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 53,686 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 53,190 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 50,746 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 50,746 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 48,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 43,936 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,403 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,210 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 27,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,701 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 24,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 17,270 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 XKG is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XKG, 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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DF12 XKG is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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