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WJ12 OMU

2012 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,855 mi
Last recorded138,855 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 OMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 138,855 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 10 Feb 2025 128,744 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2024 120,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2023 110,801 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 110,801 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 102,033 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 91,444 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 86,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake travel on caliper more than n/s.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 76,125 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 59,139 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 59,139 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 47,514 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 47,514 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 42,933 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,877 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall damageed

Fail 31 Mar 2015 29,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall damageed

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 OMU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OMU, 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 OMU registered?

WJ12 OMU is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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