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WJ12 MLX

2012 Suzuki Swift

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,736 mi
Last recorded100,736 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 MLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 100,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight noise (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 100,736 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight noise (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 86,857 miles

front brake discs slight wearing / score inne faces

Fail 24 Mar 2022 86,857 miles

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

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

front brake discs slight wearing / score inne faces

Pass 16 Mar 2021 72,141 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 62,265 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake travel nearing limit

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 62,265 miles

Handbrake travel nearing limit

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,626 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 53,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,752 miles

engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Fail 28 Mar 2018 44,752 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Pass 21 Mar 2017 33,431 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 33,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 21,331 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 21,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,251 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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WJ12 MLX is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WJ12 MLX, 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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What year was WJ12 MLX registered?

WJ12 MLX is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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