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DY62 MBV

2012 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,810 mi
Last recorded100,810 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 MBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 100,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2026 100,810 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 91,662 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished slightly

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2024 82,426 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 71,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm also worn inner edge of the tyre (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 63,072 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn inner edges

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

Pass 21 May 2021 55,096 miles

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

Central to rear exhaust joint corroded slightly

Pass 22 May 2020 48,929 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 38,848 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 32,269 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 22,365 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 17,175 miles

Nearside Front tyre lightly perished in tread

Nearside Rear tyre lightly perished in tread

Offside Front tyre lightly perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre lightly perished in tread

Pass 17 Aug 2015 13,666 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 MBV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 MBV, 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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DY62 MBV is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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