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DG12 FWA

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,876 mi
Last recorded67,876 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 67,876 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 58,068 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Body panel has slight dent.

Rear Park brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 16 Mar 2023 50,413 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit is cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2022 43,495 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 38,822 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 38,822 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 36,049 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 30,771 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 26,405 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 23,148 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 19,522 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 10,434 miles

2 front tyres close to legal tread markers

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 FWA is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol 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 FWA, 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 FWA registered?

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

Is DG12 FWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 FWA 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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