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DG12 XYU

2012 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,429 mi
Last recorded76,429 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 XYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 76,429 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease but no split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 72,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 68,131 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 66,465 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 65,355 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 61,394 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,486 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 44,522 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 35,514 miles

nearside windscreen washer inop but offside covers both

Fail 12 Mar 2018 35,514 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside windscreen washer inop but offside covers both

Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,160 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres inbetween tread starting to crack

Pass 2 Mar 2016 24,127 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 18,540 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 18,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XYU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Orange 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 DG12 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

DG12 XYU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is DG12 XYU safe to buy?

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