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DV62 FOT

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,786 mi
Last recorded101,786 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 FOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 101,786 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General heavy corrosion throughout

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns/os (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 92,997 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

General heavy corrosion throughout

Fail 8 Oct 2024 92,996 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer area (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

General heavy corrosion throughout

Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,539 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 75,617 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 66,649 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,310 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 57,310 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 46,103 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front tyre on 3mm and slight cracks in tread

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 25 Sep 2017 37,141 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

offside nearside rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Pass 22 Sep 2016 34,958 miles

nearside rear brake pipe from hose to caliper slight corrosion

slight corrosion on nearside front to rear brake pipe

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 9 Oct 2015 32,022 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 31,894 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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DV62 FOT is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 DV62 FOT, 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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DV62 FOT is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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