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DV62 OWD

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,201 mi
Last recorded142,201 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 OWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 142,201 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 137,685 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 131,574 miles

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 120,401 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 114,508 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 111,326 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 111,326 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 106,135 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 88,092 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 66,461 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,579 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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DV62 OWD is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 OWD, 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 DV62 OWD registered?

DV62 OWD is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is DV62 OWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 OWD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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