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DY12 ZFW

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,564 mi
Last recorded104,564 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 ZFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 104,564 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 96,528 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 88,268 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 81,344 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 81,344 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 73,978 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 65,284 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 57,439 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 52,414 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2018 46,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 40,353 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 33,159 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 33,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 29,809 miles

both rear tyre worn close to 3mm

Fail 21 Mar 2015 29,809 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre worn close to 3mm

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 ZFW is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 52,964 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DY12 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

DY12 ZFW is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is DY12 ZFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 ZFW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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