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DG12 FVV

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,636 mi
Last recorded108,636 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 108,636 miles

Damaged, Not likely to cause injury

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 108,636 miles

Damaged, Not likely to cause injury

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 98,897 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 89,933 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 89,933 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 80,994 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 73,349 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 73,349 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 62,820 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 48,563 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside on 2mm at time of test limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 28,619 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

offside and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 10 Oct 2016 16,807 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre's starting to deteriorate in treads

Pass 23 Feb 2015 7,579 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 FVV 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 76.9%.

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 DG12 FVV, 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 DG12 FVV registered?

DG12 FVV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DG12 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 FVV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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