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DY62 BVT

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,207 mi
Last recorded141,207 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 BVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 141,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 141,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 133,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to & from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to & from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 120,187 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 120,187 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 98,540 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 80,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 80,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 63,466 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 45,595 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 35,718 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 21,998 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 21,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 13,146 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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DY62 BVT is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White 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 DY62 BVT, 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 DY62 BVT registered?

DY62 BVT is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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