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DG12 NFJ

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,765 mi
Last recorded97,765 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 97,765 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 23 Jan 2025 94,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 91,694 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in in nearside steering

Pass 1 Feb 2023 87,807 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint boot perishing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable retainer bracket corroded

corrosion on both rear alloy wheel cylinders through backing plates

Fail 1 Feb 2023 87,806 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable retainer bracket corroded

corrosion on both rear alloy wheel cylinders through backing plates

Pass 8 Feb 2022 81,744 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 72,105 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,514 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 53,649 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 41,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,126 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 28,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

uneven tread wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,607 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 NFJ 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 92.3%.

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 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 NFJ, 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 NFJ registered?

DG12 NFJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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