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WJ12 OLG

2012 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,965 mi
Last recorded103,965 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 OLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 103,965 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 102,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sides sills slightly corroded

underbody and components corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2025 102,438 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sides sills slightly corroded

underbody and components corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2024 100,057 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2024 100,043 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

All underbody and components corroded

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2023 97,584 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 97,576 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 95,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 95,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 93,865 miles

Front Lower back suspension arm bushes perishing (back bush) nearside and offside

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 93,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower back suspension arm bushes perishing (back bush) nearside and offside

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 89,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 89,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 60,421 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 56,160 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 50,212 miles

Offside 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 8 Feb 2016 45,198 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,469 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 OLG is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OLG, 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 OLG registered?

WJ12 OLG is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is WJ12 OLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 OLG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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