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DY12 OFP

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,642 mi
Last recorded122,642 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 OFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 122,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Strut top mount worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 122,589 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 111,381 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside from flexi hoses to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 98,494 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter housing (weap) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre valve cracking

handbrake comes up high

Pass 4 Mar 2019 87,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 87,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 77,491 miles

eml on dash

Fail 28 Feb 2018 77,439 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

eml on dash

Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,304 miles

engine management light on dash

Fail 28 Feb 2017 67,304 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (8.2.3)

engine management light on dash

Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,890 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,823 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 OFP is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 OFP registered?

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

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