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DY62 BWF

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,424 mi
Last recorded72,424 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 BWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 72,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth 2mm, perishing on edge

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

Offside Front bottom arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing on side wall

Pass 4 Jul 2025 62,755 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 62,548 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/f & o/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/r, o/s/r, n/s/f, o/s/f brake pipes are corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 61,755 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 61,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 56,392 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 50,202 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 43,912 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 40,966 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 37,637 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 34,069 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,546 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,393 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 BWF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DY62 BWF, 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 BWF registered?

DY62 BWF is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 2012.

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