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DG12 ALU

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,123 mi
Last recorded115,123 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 ALU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 115,123 miles

Nearside Front Wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Wearing on inner edge.

Pass 18 Dec 2023 110,527 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 107,026 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 101,365 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 92,889 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 81,867 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 70,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 58,936 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 48,170 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 37,227 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 37,227 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,454 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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DG12 ALU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DG12 ALU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG12 ALU registered?

DG12 ALU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is DG12 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 ALU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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