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DV62 OWH

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,275 mi
Last recorded47,275 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 OWH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 47,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 47,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 44,744 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 44,744 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 42,273 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 39,188 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 37,078 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 37,078 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 35,721 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 33,570 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 29,867 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 24,719 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 24,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 19,381 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 14,150 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt not checked

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 OWH is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OWH, 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 OWH registered?

DV62 OWH is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is DV62 OWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 OWH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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