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DV62 SVJ

2012 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,502 mi
Last recorded88,502 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 88,502 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 85,173 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 82,125 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 80,389 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 80,270 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Rear wiper has no rubber blade

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake check

Pass 12 Mar 2021 70,254 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery Retaining Device Missing (Some Movement Present) (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads Close To Legal Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Handbrake Travel High (Advise Adjustment Or Repair)

Rear Wiper Missing Rubber Blade

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Damaged (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Streaky Across Screen With Split Ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 63,647 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front brake pads worn low and discs lipped

hand brake requires adjustment

Fail 18 Feb 2020 63,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front brake pads worn low and discs lipped

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 20 Feb 2019 49,013 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 47,100 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

various damaged areas of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,087 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 40,087 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 32,767 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,379 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 SVJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

DV62 SVJ is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is DV62 SVJ safe to buy?

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