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DF61 BVW

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,483 mi
Last recorded50,483 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 BVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 50,483 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 49,087 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 47,937 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 46,038 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 43,590 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 43,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 41,717 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 41,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation markings (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 39,050 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 36,129 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 33,944 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 31,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 28,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front washer jet blocked

Pass 29 Jan 2015 22,648 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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DF61 BVW is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DF61 BVW, 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 DF61 BVW registered?

DF61 BVW is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is DF61 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 BVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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