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DY12 JVR

2012 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,076 mi
Last recorded87,076 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 JVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 87,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 81,196 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 81,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 77,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 77,022 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play plus play in rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 70,321 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 68,820 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

underside corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2022 68,799 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

underside corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,954 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 67,366 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 67,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 66,679 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 66,674 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,204 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,853 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 32,536 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 17,376 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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DY12 JVR is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY12 JVR, 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 DY12 JVR registered?

DY12 JVR is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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